LE3 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gaul Street, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AU 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00069512 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAUL STREET, LE3 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAUL STREET, LE3 0AU.
403
31
£ 35,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0AU 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
LE3 0AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31). Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0AU. The average age is 31.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 159,000
14 sales · Mean £ 163,553
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0AU is above average at 90 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
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Castle Mead Academy
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
Brook Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
Hazel Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
- Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.4 km
- Bucharest Mini Market0.2 km
- Global Grocers0.1 km
- Grab N Go0.1 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Sue Townsend Theatre1.0 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Blue Boar1.0 km
- Nine0.1 km
- 2Funky Music Cafe0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
- Osborne Cup0.9 km
- Rileys0.9 km
- Sapphire0.9 km
- Windsor Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Phat Buns0.4 km
- Moo Moo Meat And Grill0.1 km
- Pizza King0.4 km
- 3 For 10 Pizza0.3 km
- Bagos Pizza / Mayguns / Bengz's Milli-shake / Cormegas0.5 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Abinger Guest House0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.6 km
- South Wigston5.1 km
- Narborough7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gaul Street0.1 km
- Gaul Street0.1 km
- Equity Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.2 km
- Wilberforce Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30AU · Data under Open Government Licence