Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

WILBERFORCE ROAD, LE3 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBERFORCE ROAD, LE3 0DG.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0DG 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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4/10
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9/10
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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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Area Character

74% of homes in LE3 0DG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 28).

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

LE3 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilberforce Road, 0.5km from Westcotes 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. 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. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00069494 (shared with 7 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 0DG. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.1%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.7%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

6 sales · Mean £ 147,000

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

Crime around LE3 0DG is moderate at 72 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 offences314
Anti-social behaviour169
Public order76
Criminal damage and arson72
Other theft64

school Local Schools

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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.6 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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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.8 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Amin Halal Meat Shop0.6 km
  • Boon Boon0.3 km
  • Bruce Street Off Licence0.0 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Casa Romaneasca0.7 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • 2Funky Street Kitchen0.9 km
  • Black Horse Public House0.8 km
  • Dog House Bar Leicester0.7 km
  • Metal Monocle0.8 km
  • The 2Funky Lounge0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Alino African Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
  • Antalya Turkish Kitchen0.6 km
  • Breeze Bar0.2 km
  • Cedars Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Chef And Spice0.7 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • BBQ Chicken0.3 km
  • Cherian's Food Court0.6 km
  • City Pizza / City Kabab And Peri Peri0.1 km
  • Doner Master0.2 km
  • Mr Patties0.8 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.8 km
  • Abinger Guest House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.8 km
  • South Wigston4.8 km
  • Narborough6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilberforce Road0.1 km
  • Wilberforce Road0.1 km
  • Noel Street0.2 km
  • Stuart Street0.2 km
  • Equity Road0.2 km