Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

NARBOROUGH ROAD, LE3 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NARBOROUGH ROAD, LE3 0BU.

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

295

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 83% private renter occupancy, LE3 0BU 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).

home £242,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0BU offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00069495 (shared with 4 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 0BU. 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 / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian28.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 242,000

1 sales · Mean £ 242,000

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

Crime around LE3 0BU is moderate at 83 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 offences312
Anti-social behaviour152
Criminal damage and arson83
Public order74
Vehicle crime72

school Local Schools

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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.4 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.7 km
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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Folville Junior School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.1 km
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Dovelands Primary School

Good556 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Niikam Ltd0.8 km
  • Amin Halal Meat Shop0.7 km
  • Boon Boon0.4 km
  • Bruce Street Off Licence0.3 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Frydales0.9 km
  • Gyro Express0.8 km
  • McChina Express0.8 km
  • BBQ Chicken0.4 km
  • Cherian's Food Court0.7 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Black Horse Public House0.9 km
  • Dog House Bar Leicester0.9 km
  • Metal Monocle0.9 km
  • The Western0.6 km
  • Braunstone Working Men's Club Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Alino African Bar And Restaurant0.7 km
  • Antalya Turkish Kitchen0.7 km
  • Breeze Bar0.3 km
  • Cedars Lebanese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Chef And Spice0.8 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester1.0 km
  • Abinger Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.0 km
  • South Wigston4.8 km
  • Narborough6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Stuart Street0.0 km
  • Westleigh Road0.1 km
  • Noel Street0.1 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km
  • Imperial Avenue0.2 km