LE3 0AQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AQ offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00178552 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE3 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 0AQ.
577
24
£ 42,900 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AQ 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
62% of LE3 0AQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 24 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AQ. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0AQ is moderate at 68 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
Hazel Community Primary School
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue Infant School
St Mary's Fields Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Castle Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
- Niikam Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Riverside Pharmacy0.5 km
- Uni Off Licence0.5 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- 96 Coffee By Numbers0.9 km
- Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema0.9 km
- Osborne Cup0.9 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Leicester City Fish Bar0.8 km
- TJ Foods Leics Ltd0.8 km
- Bagel Stop0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Gyro Express0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Droglites0.9 km
- Castle Inn1.0 km
- Local Hero0.9 km
- Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club0.7 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.7 km
- South Wigston4.8 km
- Narborough7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.3 km
- Eastern Boulevard0.3 km
- Noel Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AQ · Data under Open Government Licence