LE3 2BU is a safe, established residential area on Faircharm Industrial Estate, 1.2km from Westcotes in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Westcotes ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 2BU 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. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00069500 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRCHARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LE3 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRCHARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LE3 2BU.
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32
£ 42,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 2BU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE3 2BU spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 2BU. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 2BU has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Fullhurst Community College
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Hazel Community Primary School
Folville Junior School
Granby Primary School
Knighton Mead Primary Academy
Ellesmere College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club1.0 km
- Oases Bar1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Go Kids Go0.9 km
- Merv's Cafe And Bar0.9 km
- Baxter Storey0.6 km
- Deli Bar0.8 km
- Cafe Two Ten0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chippy Man0.6 km
- Expresso Pizza0.7 km
- TJ's Aylestone0.6 km
- Tushba Pizza0.7 km
- Ca Acase0.9 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Anka Grocery0.7 km
- Baltic1.0 km
- Baltika0.9 km
- Elite News0.7 km
- Fullhurst Avenue Post Office0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- South Fork Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.2 km
- South Wigston4.1 km
- Narborough6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE32BU · Data under Open Government Licence