LE3 0DD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Eastleigh Road, 0.6km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 0DD offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00178564 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTLEIGH ROAD, LE3 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTLEIGH ROAD, LE3 0DD.
448
29
£ 42,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 0DD 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.
Area Character
LE3 0DD is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 70% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending up 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 0DD. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 133,750
8 sales · Mean £ 139,031
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 0DD is moderate at 79 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
Shaftesbury Junior School
Hazel Community Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
The Children's Hospital School
Folville Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club0.8 km
- Sir Robert Peel1.0 km
- SU's Lounge1.0 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club1.0 km
- Oases Bar0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Go Kids Go0.8 km
- Kimberlin Library Cafe At De Montfort University1.0 km
- Baxter Storey1.0 km
- Doorstep Desserts0.7 km
- Main Restaurant At De Montfort University0.9 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Wok Express0.8 km
- Gyro Express1.0 km
- Bagel Stop0.7 km
- Chippy Man1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Riverside Pharmacy0.7 km
- Uni Off Licence0.7 km
- A And Vee Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Alma Supermarket0.3 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.9 km
- South Wigston4.7 km
- Narborough6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Westleigh Road0.2 km
- Stuart Street0.3 km
- Noel Street0.3 km
- Wilberforce Road0.3 km
- Wilberforce Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE30DD · Data under Open Government Licence