LE2 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0BE 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 29 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00069350 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE2 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE2 0BE.
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£ 29,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0BE 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
LE2 0BE has a highly multicultural community character — 92% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0BE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE2 0BE has low crime rates — 29 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
Charnwood Primary School
Shenton Primary School
Bridge Junior School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Highfields Primary School
Green Lane Infant School
Moat Community College
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.9 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.9 km
- Asha Supermarket0.7 km
- Open Hands Trust Food Bank/Social Supermarket0.9 km
- Marcol Ltd0.5 km
- + 140 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Brick And Beam0.8 km
- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.5 km
- Harini's FUSIC0.9 km
- The Charny0.5 km
- Mount Zion Inn0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Baaba Shair Ltd0.8 km
- Curve0.8 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.8 km
- Recovery Bites Cafe0.8 km
- Nomad Cafe0.7 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.9 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.7 km
- Shawarma Time0.8 km
- Hangout Desifoods0.3 km
- Radha Sweet Mart0.7 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Yours Supermarket1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Dawn Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.0 km
- South Wigston6.3 km
- Syston6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Charnwood Street0.1 km
- Maynard Road0.1 km
- Cecil Road0.2 km
- Humberstone Road0.2 km
- Dysart Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20BE · Data under Open Government Licence