Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE3 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

577

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0BY 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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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

62% of LE3 0BY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 24 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

LE3 0BY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE3 0BY 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00178552 (shared with 11 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 0BY. The average age is 23.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.0%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean30.1%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around LE3 0BY is moderate at 66 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 offences293
Anti-social behaviour154
Other theft74
Public order70
Criminal damage and arson63

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.7 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.8 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.8 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.9 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Alma Supermarket0.5 km
  • Amiko Local0.7 km
  • European Express0.6 km
  • Island Supermarket0.6 km
  • Istanbul Bakery0.5 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Dubai Shawarma0.6 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.6 km
  • Pizza Palz0.4 km
  • 96 Coffee By Numbers0.9 km
  • Kensington Tea Bar0.9 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Anika Balti Express0.6 km
  • Chicken And Pizza Express0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Narborough House0.7 km
  • Pizza Italiano0.6 km
  • + 46 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • 2Funky Street Kitchen0.8 km
  • Black Horse Public House0.8 km
  • Dog House Bar Leicester0.7 km
  • Metal Monocle0.7 km
  • The 2Funky Lounge0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.7 km
  • South Wigston4.8 km
  • Narborough7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.2 km
  • Eastern Boulevard0.3 km
  • Coriander Road0.3 km