LE21 9BN is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Thorpe Astley in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Winstanley ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
Within the LE21 district, this postcode is characterised by a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blaby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE21 9BN are sourced from Output Area E00170627 (shared with 477 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE21 9BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE21 9BN.
295
33
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE21 9BN combines high owner-occupation (72%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE21 9BN. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE21 9BN has low crime rates — 41 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
Kingsway Primary School
The Winstanley School
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ravenhurst Primary School
Fossebrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Civic Community Lounge1.0 km
- The Observatory Beefeater0.3 km
- Bees Knees0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- 360 Play (Leicester) Ltd0.6 km
- Chiquito, Kick-Ass Burrito And Chicken Cartel0.6 km
- Five Guys0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.3 km
- Makro0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- MFG Esso Meridian Way0.7 km
- Braunstone Community Life Food Bank1.0 km
- MFG Londis Osiers0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Narborough4.6 km
- Leicester5.1 km
- South Wigston5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Legion Way0.1 km
- Legion Way0.1 km
- Murby Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE219BN · Data under Open Government Licence