Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

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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Population

364

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian21.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.3 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.9 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.9 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.1 km
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Folville Junior School

Good340 pupils1.2 km
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Granby Primary School

Good453 pupils1.2 km
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Knighton Mead Primary Academy

Good233 pupils1.3 km
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Ellesmere College

Good365 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Oases Bar1.0 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
fastfood

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
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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

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