Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE3 0AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AY 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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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

At 85% private renter occupancy, LE3 0AY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0AY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At just 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0AY 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 0AY. 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 0AY is above average at 94 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 offences330
Shoplifting203
Anti-social behaviour194
Public order127
Other theft85

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 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.7 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.7 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

90 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
  • + 85 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms)0.9 km
  • Sue Townsend Theatre0.8 km
  • The Distillery / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City Burger1.0 km
  • The Two-Tailed Lion0.9 km
  • West Leicester Conservative Club0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • 96 Coffee By Numbers1.0 km
  • Esquires Coffee Houses1.0 km
  • Kensington Tea Bar0.8 km
  • Magistrates Court Cafe0.9 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • + 95 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Hot Fudge0.9 km
  • Leicester City Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Popeyes0.9 km
  • TJ Foods Leics Ltd1.0 km
  • Welford Chippy0.9 km
  • + 67 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Abinger Guest House0.8 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.5 km
  • South Wigston5.2 km
  • Narborough7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gaul Street0.2 km
  • Ruding Road0.2 km
  • Gaul Street0.2 km
  • Ruding Road0.2 km
  • Narborough Road0.3 km