LE3 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bruce Street, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00069483 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUCE STREET, LE3 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUCE STREET, LE3 0AF.
560
28
£ 35,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AF 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, LE3 0AF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 28).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AF. The average age is 27.6. 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 & 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
Terraced
£ 138,000
6 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0AF is moderate at 75 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
Shaftesbury Junior School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
St Mary's Fields Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Hazel Community Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Amin Halal Meat Shop0.5 km
- Boon Boon0.2 km
- Bruce Street Off Licence0.1 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Casa Romaneasca0.6 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- 2Funky Street Kitchen0.8 km
- Black Horse Public House0.8 km
- Dog House Bar Leicester0.7 km
- Metal Monocle0.7 km
- The 2Funky Lounge0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Alino African Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
- Antalya Turkish Kitchen0.5 km
- Breeze Bar0.1 km
- Cedars Lebanese Restaurant0.5 km
- Chef And Spice0.7 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- BBQ Chicken0.3 km
- Cherian's Food Court0.5 km
- City Pizza / City Kabab And Peri Peri0.1 km
- Doner Master0.1 km
- Mr Patties0.7 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.8 km
- Abinger Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.8 km
- South Wigston4.9 km
- Narborough7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wilberforce Road0.1 km
- Wilberforce Road0.1 km
- Noel Street0.1 km
- Equity Road0.2 km
- Stuart Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AF · Data under Open Government Licence