Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

BRITON STREET, LE3 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITON STREET, LE3 0AB.

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Population

519

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0AB 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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3/10
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9/10
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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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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE3 0AB has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

LE3 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Briton Street, 0.5km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AB offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00069482 (shared with 8 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 LE3 0AB. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.8%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

11 sales · Mean £ 130,421

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

Crime around LE3 0AB is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences340
Shoplifting203
Anti-social behaviour196
Public order121
Other theft88

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.4 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.7 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.8 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Leicester Food & Wine0.9 km
  • PB Fruit And Veg0.8 km
  • Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.5 km
  • Bucharest Mini Market0.4 km
  • Global Grocers0.3 km
  • + 80 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms)0.9 km
  • Sue Townsend Theatre0.8 km
  • The Two-Tailed Lion0.9 km
  • West Leicester Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Duffy's1.0 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • 96 Coffee By Numbers0.9 km
  • Esquires Coffee Houses1.0 km
  • Kensington Tea Bar0.8 km
  • Magistrates Court Cafe1.0 km
  • Osborne Cup0.8 km
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Hot Fudge0.9 km
  • Leicester City Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Popeyes0.9 km
  • TJ Foods Leics Ltd0.9 km
  • Welford Chippy0.9 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Abinger Guest House0.8 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.5 km
  • South Wigston5.1 km
  • Narborough7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gaul Street0.2 km
  • Gaul Street0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Coriander Road0.3 km
  • Ruding Road0.3 km