LE1 7ND is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Highfields in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Stoneygate ward and the Leicester South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 7ND are sourced from Output Area E00168093 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE1 7ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE1 7ND.
441
29
£ 39,300 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 7ND 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
Cultural diversity defines LE1 7ND — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE1 7ND. The average age is 28.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 7ND are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Moat Community College
Medway Community Primary School
Uplands Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
The Children's Hospital School
Highfields Primary School
Hazel Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Super Tiger0.9 km
- Spice Mart0.6 km
- Mr D Kennealy (Fruit & Veg)0.5 km
- Tylers Ltd (Fruit & Veg)0.5 km
- Odra International Supermarket0.5 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Firebug1.0 km
- Odd Bar1.0 km
- Rutland And Derby Arms1.0 km
- Sir Robert Peel1.0 km
- The Bowling Green0.9 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Le Bistrot Pierre1.0 km
- Ronnie Roos1.0 km
- Afrikana0.7 km
- Al Feena0.6 km
- Chutney Ivy0.8 km
- + 159 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.3 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.1 km
- Dawn Centre0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Burger Boi0.1 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.2 km
- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Queens Pizza & Pasta0.7 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 83 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.4 km
- South Wigston5.1 km
- Syston7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Saxby Street0.2 km
- Saxby Street0.2 km
- Adventist Church0.2 km
- Saxby Street0.2 km
- Prebend Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE17ND · Data under Open Government Licence