Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

BEECH STREET, LE5 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH STREET, LE5 0DF.

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Population

599

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE5 0DF 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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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

68% of LE5 0DF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

LE5 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Street, 0.6km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE5 0DF offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00068936 (shared with 14 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 0DF. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.8%
Asian / British Asian68.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

LE5 0DF has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour97
Public order27
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils0.2 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.5 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.5 km
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Catherine Infant School

Outstanding394 pupils0.5 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.8 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Catherine Junior School

Good469 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Belgrave Foods0.7 km
  • Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.9 km
  • Joshi Brothers1.0 km
  • Dysartway Service Station1.0 km
  • G And C Import And Export1.0 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Bostik Bistro0.4 km
  • Crescent Grill House0.8 km
  • Doorstep Desserts1.0 km
  • Leicester Bharat Football Club (Bharat Lounge Bar And Grill)0.9 km
  • Blue Apple At Walkers Deli0.7 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Chaska Grill0.8 km
  • Deli Fresh0.8 km
  • Highfield Pizza0.8 km
  • Kandy And Shakes0.3 km
  • Mr Chicken0.9 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Emvee Lounge0.8 km
  • Latimer Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Milap Club0.7 km
  • The Glassy Club0.5 km
  • Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Popats Cash And Carry1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.7 km
  • Syston5.8 km
  • South Wigston7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lombardy Rise0.1 km
  • Lombardy Rise0.1 km
  • Prestwold Road0.2 km
  • Spinney Hill Road0.2 km
  • Percival Street0.2 km