Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

UPPERTON ROAD, LE3 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, LE3 0BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

560

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0BH 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LE3 0BH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% 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: 28). Property prices are trending down 33.5% year-on-year.

home £236,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE3 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upperton Road, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0BH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 33.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00069483 (shared with 9 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 0BH. 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

White / British44.6%
Asian / British Asian27.6%
Black / African / Caribbean18.2%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 236,000

3 sales · Mean £ 210,166

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

Crime around LE3 0BH is moderate at 74 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.

Violence and sexual offences317
Anti-social behaviour190
Public order82
Criminal damage and arson74
Other theft74

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.7 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.9 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.0 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Frydales0.8 km
  • Gyro Express0.7 km
  • McChina Express0.9 km
  • Anika Balti Express0.6 km
  • Chicken And Pizza Express0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Alma Supermarket0.4 km
  • Amiko Local0.7 km
  • European Express0.6 km
  • Imperial Covenience Store0.9 km
  • Island Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Dubai Shawarma0.5 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.5 km
  • Pizza Palz0.4 km
  • Big John's Neighbourhood Takeaway0.2 km
  • Oh So Bakery0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.7 km
  • Abinger Guest House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • 2Funky Street Kitchen0.7 km
  • Black Horse Public House0.7 km
  • Dog House Bar Leicester0.6 km
  • Metal Monocle0.6 km
  • The 2Funky Lounge0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.8 km
  • South Wigston5.0 km
  • Narborough7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilberforce Road0.0 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.0 km
  • Equity Road0.1 km
  • Noel Street0.2 km
  • Gaul Street0.2 km