Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

MELBOURNE ROAD, LE2 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, LE2 0DR.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE2 0DR 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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3/10
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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
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE2 0DR has a highly multicultural community character — 74% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

home £226,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE2 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melbourne Road, 0.3km from Park Vale in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Spinney Hills ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE2 0DR 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 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £226k. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00069384 (shared with 7 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 0DR. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.1%
Asian / British Asian73.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,000

4 sales · Mean £ 236,750

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

Crime around LE2 0DR is moderate at 58 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 offences360
Anti-social behaviour154
Criminal damage and arson101
Public order89
Shoplifting80

school Local Schools

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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.0 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.0 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.3 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.4 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.5 km
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Spinney Hill Primary School

Good692 pupils0.8 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Odra International Supermarket0.5 km
  • One Below0.7 km
  • Highland Fisheries (Fishmonger)0.8 km
  • A - Z Discount World0.8 km
  • Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.8 km
  • + 128 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Loaded Dog0.5 km
  • Mount Zion Inn0.3 km
  • The Marquis0.6 km
  • Milap Club0.8 km
  • Rainbow And Dove1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Boo0.5 km
  • Chettinad0.5 km
  • Heavenly Desserts - Leicester0.5 km
  • Hot Pot0.5 km
  • Kaketemptations Cafe0.5 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.7 km
  • Choice Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Blazin Bird UK0.6 km
  • Blue Point0.5 km
  • Communities Food And Wellbeing Hub0.6 km
  • Hi Tea Parlours0.5 km
  • Mr D's0.5 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Grafton House Hotel0.5 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.7 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
  • Croft Hotel0.9 km
  • Dawn Centre0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.8 km
  • South Wigston5.5 km
  • Syston7.3 km

Bus Stops

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