Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE3 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 0AL.

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Population

1,121

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

4%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0AL 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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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

85% of homes in LE3 0AL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 22).

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

LE3 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from West Bridge in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00178623 (shared with 22 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 0AL. The average age is 22.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.5%
Asian / British Asian27.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

4%Active
FT: 2%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LE3 0AL is moderate at 85 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 offences309
Shoplifting184
Anti-social behaviour164
Public order117
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.6 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.6 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.8 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils1.1 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Tomasz Kotula Butcher1.0 km
  • Super Tiger0.7 km
  • Tiger0.9 km
  • Alma Supermarket0.9 km
  • European Express1.0 km
  • + 93 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Case Champagne Bar1.0 km
  • The Friary1.0 km
  • Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar0.9 km
  • Firebug0.8 km
  • Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club1.0 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

146 nearby
  • ADMA Shawarma1.0 km
  • Bonzai Sushi Bar1.0 km
  • The Case Restaurant1.0 km
  • Yo! Fresh0.9 km
  • Audrey0.8 km
  • + 141 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Bamboo Street Food1.0 km
  • Desi Street Food0.9 km
  • Just Falafel1.0 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Ravioli0.9 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn0.6 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel0.8 km
  • Abinger Guest House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Ruding Road0.1 km
  • Ruding Road0.1 km
  • Narborough Road0.2 km
  • Foxon Street0.2 km
  • Narborough Road0.2 km