Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

RUDING TERRACE, LE3 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUDING TERRACE, LE3 0BP.

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Population

446

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, LE3 0BP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30).

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

LE3 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ruding Terrace, 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 — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00069510 (shared with 13 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 0BP. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.9%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LE3 0BP is above average at 105 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 offences337
Shoplifting174
Anti-social behaviour168
Public order119
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.2 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.5 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.6 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 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
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Leicester Food & Wine1.0 km
  • PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
  • Alex-PL Polska Drogeria (Health Store)0.5 km
  • Bucharest Mini Market0.5 km
  • Global Grocers0.4 km
  • + 87 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • 45 West1.0 km
  • FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms)1.0 km
  • Sue Townsend Theatre0.8 km
  • The Distillery / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City Burger1.0 km
  • The Two-Tailed Lion0.9 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • Esquires Coffee Houses1.0 km
  • Giggling Squid1.0 km
  • Kai Kitchen1.0 km
  • Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
  • Le Gemelle1.0 km
  • + 131 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Hot Fudge0.9 km
  • Popeyes1.0 km
  • Welford Chippy0.9 km
  • Wok In Wok Out1.0 km
  • Phat Buns0.3 km
  • + 65 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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