Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

EARL HOWE STREET, LE2 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARL HOWE STREET, LE2 0DF.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE2 0DF 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE2 0DF has a highly multicultural community character — 88% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE2 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Earl Howe Street, 0.4km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Spinney Hills ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0DF 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 primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% year-on-year. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00069390 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0DF. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.7%
Asian / British Asian87.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

4 sales · Mean £ 168,750

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LE2 0DF is moderate at 59 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.

Violence and sexual offences354
Anti-social behaviour156
Criminal damage and arson99
Public order91
Shoplifting79

school Local Schools

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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.1 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.1 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.3 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.3 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.4 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km
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Spinney Hill Primary School

Good692 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Grafton House Hotel0.4 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.7 km
  • Croft Hotel0.9 km
  • Dawn Centre0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Madisons0.5 km
  • Sichuan Brothers Restaurant0.5 km
  • Chocoberry Cafe0.4 km
  • J's Cafe0.3 km
  • Oro Bakes & Coffee0.5 km
  • + 94 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.7 km
  • Choice Supermarket0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
  • TJ's Burgers0.5 km
  • La Mama0.7 km
  • Biryaniwala0.6 km
  • Highfield Halaal Bakery0.3 km
  • + 67 more
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Retailers - Other

126 nearby
  • Mr R Poulter (Poulter Fishmonger)0.7 km
  • Al Jam'e Halal Butchers0.8 km
  • Alhamdulillah General Store0.4 km
  • Caribbean Supermarket0.4 km
  • Evington Halal Butchers0.8 km
  • + 121 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Milap Club0.8 km
  • Rainbow And Dove0.9 km
  • The Y Bar0.8 km
  • Loaded Dog0.4 km
  • Mount Zion Inn0.2 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.7 km
  • South Wigston5.5 km
  • Syston7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peters Road0.1 km
  • Melbourne Road0.1 km
  • Highfield Street0.1 km
  • Melbourne Road0.1 km
  • Highfield Street0.2 km