Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE21 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE21 4DE.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE21 4DE 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LE21 4DE has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

LE21 4DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

This is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are high (246 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 LE21 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00169534 (shared with 588 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 LE21 4DE. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.4%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 12%
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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.

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

Crime rates near LE21 4DE are high at 246 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 offences597
Anti-social behaviour329
Shoplifting247
Public order229
Other theft173

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.4 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.6 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.8 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.9 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

172 nearby
  • Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.0 km
  • Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.0 km
  • Asha Supermarket1.0 km
  • H M M Stores0.2 km
  • International Market0.2 km
  • + 167 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Belmont House Hotel0.4 km
  • Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.3 km
  • Ramada Encore Leicester0.4 km
  • Dawn Centre0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

66 nearby
  • Brick And Beam0.3 km
  • Regent Club0.5 km
  • Rainbow And Dove0.2 km
  • The Y Bar0.1 km
  • Midas0.4 km
  • + 61 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

265 nearby
  • An Najeeb0.3 km
  • Curve0.5 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.1 km
  • La Lory Restaurant0.6 km
  • LOROS Cafe0.3 km
  • + 260 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

125 nearby
  • The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.0 km
  • Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.6 km
  • Santhi Restaurant0.2 km
  • Shawarma Time0.6 km
  • Calypso Grill0.9 km
  • + 120 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Choice Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.1 km
  • South Wigston5.6 km
  • Syston7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Rail Station0.1 km
  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km