LE2 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Spinney Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0AY is 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 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 LE2 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00069350 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE2 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE2 0AY.
377
33
£ 29,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0AY 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
92% of LE2 0AY'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0AY. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
LE2 0AY has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Charnwood Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Moat Community College
Shenton Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bridge Junior School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Uplands Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.8 km
- Iman Supermarket0.7 km
- Spice Mart0.5 km
- Tai Fat Co1.0 km
- The Forum0.8 km
- + 153 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Dawn Centre0.7 km
- Belmont House Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Barley Mow0.8 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.7 km
- R Bar0.8 km
- The Exchange Bar0.8 km
- The Hind0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- Afrikana0.8 km
- Al Feena0.7 km
- Chutney Ivy0.8 km
- Haute Dolci0.8 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.7 km
- + 130 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Yours Supermarket1.0 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Burger Boi0.9 km
- Fresh Naan0.7 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.9 km
- Pizza GoGo0.8 km
- Special Shawarma0.7 km
- + 88 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.8 km
- South Wigston6.1 km
- Syston6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Maynard Road0.2 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Upper Charnwood Street0.2 km
- Cecil Road0.3 km
- Brunswick Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20AY · Data under Open Government Licence