LE2 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gopsall Street, 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0DP 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 primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00069383 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOPSALL STREET, LE2 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOPSALL STREET, LE2 0DP.
527
33
£ 29,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE2 0DP 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in LE2 0DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE2 0DP. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 156,025
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE2 0DP is moderate at 55 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
Uplands Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Highfields Primary School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Moat Community College
Medway Community Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Spinney Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- 23 Wine And Whiskey1.0 km
- BS Off Licence0.9 km
- Spice Mart0.6 km
- Mr D Kennealy (Fruit & Veg)0.7 km
- Tylers Ltd (Fruit & Veg)0.7 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Chaiiwala0.9 km
- Wingtrapp1.0 km
- Afrikana0.9 km
- Al Feena0.7 km
- Chutney Ivy1.0 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Chilli Flames0.9 km
- Oodles1.0 km
- Burger Boi0.6 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.7 km
- Pizza GoGo0.9 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Dawn Centre0.5 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Barley Mow0.8 km
- R Bar0.9 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Exchange Bar1.0 km
- The Hind0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.7 km
- South Wigston5.5 km
- Syston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Donnington Street0.1 km
- Donnington Street0.1 km
- St Peters Road0.2 km
- Highfield Street0.2 km
- Melbourne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE20DP · Data under Open Government Licence