LE5 0AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Leicester in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00178591 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE5 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0AE.
106
34
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE5 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE5 0AE are high at 222 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
Charnwood Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Shenton Primary School
Catherine Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
167 nearby- Delikatesy Smaczek0.6 km
- Everjoy Ventures0.7 km
- The Shires Post Office0.7 km
- Todays News0.6 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- + 162 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- 45 West0.8 km
- Inside No90.7 km
- Republic0.7 km
- Sophy Bar0.8 km
- The Distillery / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City Burger0.8 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
261 nearby- Doen Lounge0.7 km
- Best Eat Sweet0.7 km
- Black Iron Social0.8 km
- Cafe Bocca0.7 km
- Cafe Rialto0.7 km
- + 256 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.3 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
121 nearby- Bread And Honey0.9 km
- Hot Fudge1.0 km
- Maryland Chicken0.6 km
- Millie's Cookies0.7 km
- Mr Gyros0.6 km
- + 116 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Dawn Centre0.6 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.5 km
- Belmont House Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.7 km
- South Wigston6.1 km
- Syston6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ann Street0.0 km
- Ann Street0.0 km
- Crafton Street East0.1 km
- Humberstone Gate0.2 km
- Brunswick Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AE · Data under Open Government Licence