Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

HEYWORTH ROAD, LE3 2DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYWORTH ROAD, LE3 2DA.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE3 2DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE3 2DA — age 39, 76% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

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

LE3 2DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heyworth Road, 1.1km from Rowley Fields in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For families considering a move, LE3 2DA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE3 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00068835 (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 2DA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian22.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 206,500

1 sales · Mean £ 206,500

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

6 sales · Mean £ 206,666

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

Crime around LE3 2DA is moderate at 67 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Fields Primary School

Requires Improvement432 pupils0.1 km
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Fullhurst Community College

Good1481 pupils0.7 km
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Imperial Avenue Infant School

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Folville Junior School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Ellesmere College

Good365 pupils1.2 km
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Caldecote Community Primary School

Good597 pupils1.3 km
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Granby Primary School

Good453 pupils1.3 km
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Niikam Ltd0.3 km
  • Eastender1.0 km
  • Jims Cabin0.2 km
  • Manor Express0.3 km
  • Mosaic Foodbank0.1 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Gemini0.9 km
  • Chippy Man0.8 km
  • Expresso Pizza0.9 km
  • TJ's Aylestone0.8 km
  • Tushba Pizza0.9 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.8 km
  • Dhaka Deli0.6 km
  • Brite Bites Cafe0.9 km
  • Dubai Shawarma0.5 km
  • Lyn's Cafe0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • South Fork Guest House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.5 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Braunstone Working Men's Club Kitchen1.0 km
  • West End Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Oases Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.4 km
  • South Wigston4.2 km
  • Narborough6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fullhurst Avenue0.4 km
  • Hopefield Road0.4 km
  • Hopefield Road0.4 km
  • Collingham Road0.4 km
  • Roundhay Road0.4 km