LE87 2FP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Southfields 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 LE87 2FP are sourced from Output Area E00169446 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE87 2FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE87 2FP.
615
22
£ 39,300 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE87 2FP 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
LE87 2FP is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE87 2FP. The average age is 21.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE87 2FP is above average at 125 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
The Children's Hospital School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Hazel Community Primary School
Medway Community Primary School
Moat Community College
Uplands Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Highfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Super Tiger0.7 km
- Odra International Supermarket0.7 km
- Highland Fisheries (Fishmonger)0.7 km
- Ali Bhai Halal Butcher0.9 km
- Candys Corner0.9 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Firebug0.9 km
- Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club0.8 km
- Odd Bar0.9 km
- Rutland And Derby Arms0.9 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Freemen's Kitchen And Bar1.0 km
- Go Kids Go1.0 km
- Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University0.9 km
- Le Bistrot Pierre0.9 km
- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Choice Supermarket0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Wok Express0.8 km
- Blue Point0.7 km
- Communities Food And Wellbeing Hub0.5 km
- Hi Tea Parlours0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Grafton House Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.3 km
- Dawn Centre0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.6 km
- South Wigston4.9 km
- Narborough8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lancaster Road Fire Station0.2 km
- Regent Road0.3 km
- Regent Road0.3 km
- Nelson Mandela Park0.4 km
- Nelson Mandela Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE872FP · Data under Open Government Licence