LE1 2NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kashmir Road, 0.9km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 2NE is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 LE1 2NE are sourced from Output Area E00178563 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KASHMIR ROAD, LE1 2NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KASHMIR ROAD, LE1 2NE.
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29
£ 29,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 2NE 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
With 58% social renting, LE1 2NE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE1 2NE. The average age is 29.2. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 114,000
2 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE1 2NE is moderate at 53 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
Taylor Road Primary School
Catherine Infant School
Catherine Junior School
Charnwood Primary School
Shenton Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bridge Junior School
Green Lane Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- AVD Enterprise1.0 km
- Bread Nd Butter0.8 km
- Heer Foods0.9 km
- Sheridan Chemist0.8 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- + 110 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Charny0.8 km
- Emvee Lounge0.7 km
- Latimer Ward Conservative Club0.7 km
- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.2 km
- Brick And Beam0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Atlas Cafe0.8 km
- Leicester Bharat Football Club (Bharat Lounge Bar And Grill)0.7 km
- Blue Apple At Walkers Deli0.2 km
- Chai Paani0.8 km
- Hot Pot1.0 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Popats Cash And Carry0.8 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Ambica Sweet Mart0.8 km
- Blazin Bird UK0.8 km
- Dipty Foods0.6 km
- Fast Food Avenue0.6 km
- Grewal Fish And Chip Shop Ltd0.6 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.3 km
- Syston6.2 km
- South Wigston6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kashmir Road0.2 km
- Cobden Street0.2 km
- Kashmir Road0.2 km
- Cobden Street0.2 km
- Manitoba Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE12NE · Data under Open Government Licence