Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

STUART STREET, LE3 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUART STREET, LE3 0DU.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 0DU 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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3/10
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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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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE3 0DU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29). Property prices are trending up 105.5% year-on-year.

home £182,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE3 0DU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Stuart Street, 0.4km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% 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, up 105.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00069484 (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 0DU. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 9%
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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

£ 154,000

23 sales · Mean £ 163,417

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

Crime around LE3 0DU 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 offences324
Anti-social behaviour166
Public order83
Criminal damage and arson81
Vehicle crime74

school Local Schools

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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.6 km
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Shaftesbury Junior School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.0 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Amin Halal Meat Shop0.6 km
  • Boon Boon0.3 km
  • Bruce Street Off Licence0.1 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Casa Romaneasca0.7 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • 2Funky Street Kitchen0.9 km
  • Black Horse Public House0.8 km
  • Dog House Bar Leicester0.8 km
  • Metal Monocle0.8 km
  • The 2Funky Lounge0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Alino African Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
  • Antalya Turkish Kitchen0.6 km
  • Breeze Bar0.2 km
  • Cedars Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Chef And Spice0.8 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • BBQ Chicken0.3 km
  • Cherian's Food Court0.6 km
  • City Pizza / City Kabab And Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Doner Master0.2 km
  • Mr Patties0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester0.9 km
  • Abinger Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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