LE5 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Galby Street, 0.7km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE5 0ED 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. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00068942 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALBY STREET, LE5 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALBY STREET, LE5 0ED.
560
32
£ 32,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines LE5 0ED — 87% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0ED. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0ED has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Green Lane Infant School
Shenton Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bridge Junior School
Catherine Infant School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Merrydale Junior School
Merrydale Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Leicester Bharat Football Club (Bharat Lounge Bar And Grill)1.0 km
- Blue Apple At Walkers Deli0.9 km
- Pepperzzz0.9 km
- Fes Mangal0.4 km
- Emre Restaurant0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Quality Stores0.8 km
- Catherine Convenience Store0.8 km
- New Star Food And Wine/R And K News0.8 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.3 km
- Shiv Shakti Pan And Off Licence0.2 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Emvee Lounge0.9 km
- Latimer Ward Conservative Club0.9 km
- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.8 km
- The Lancaster Arms0.9 km
- Coronation Lounge0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Fast Food Avenue0.8 km
- Grewal Fish And Chip Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Heavenly Gift0.8 km
- Amrit Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Delicious Corner1.0 km
- + 54 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.9 km
- Syston5.7 km
- South Wigston7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Prestwold Road0.2 km
- Prestwold Road0.2 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
- Quenby Street0.2 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50ED · Data under Open Government Licence