Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0AQ.

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Population

106

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE5 0AQ 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE5 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 12% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE5 0AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km 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.

LE5 0AQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00178591 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AQ. 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

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian43.0%
Black / African / Caribbean17.8%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LE5 0AQ are high at 200 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences449
Anti-social behaviour288
Shoplifting210
Public order209
Vehicle crime122

school Local Schools

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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.6 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.6 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.7 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.8 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.9 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.9 km
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Catherine Infant School

Outstanding394 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

162 nearby
  • 7 - 11 Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.9 km
  • Joshi Brothers0.7 km
  • Azmar Food Centre0.2 km
  • Iman Supermarket0.2 km
  • + 157 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

269 nearby
  • Crescent Grill House0.7 km
  • Highfields0.9 km
  • Karibuni Cafe0.9 km
  • Afrikana0.5 km
  • Al Feena0.6 km
  • + 264 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

117 nearby
  • Chaska Grill0.7 km
  • Highfield Pizza0.7 km
  • Mr Chicken0.8 km
  • Tuk Tuk0.7 km
  • Burger Boi1.0 km
  • + 112 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
  • Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.7 km
  • Ramada Encore Leicester0.5 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.7 km
  • Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.3 km
  • R Bar0.6 km
  • Revolution1.0 km
  • The Exchange Bar0.4 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Yours Supermarket0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.7 km
  • South Wigston6.2 km
  • Syston6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crafton Street East0.1 km
  • Ann Street0.1 km
  • Ann Street0.1 km
  • Humberstone Gate0.2 km
  • Humberstone Gate0.2 km