LE3 2SP is a safe, established residential area on Shakespeare Drive, 0.3km from Braunstone Town in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Winstanley ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 21.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 2SP are sourced from Output Area E00130247 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, LE3 2SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE DRIVE, LE3 2SP.
342
39
£ 45,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE3 2SP spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 2SP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 2SP is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingsway Primary School
The Winstanley School
Caldecote Community Primary School
Ravenhurst Primary School
Folville Junior School
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ellesmere College
Queensmead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Harvester Meridian0.6 km
- Bella Italia Leicester Meridian Leisure0.6 km
- Frankie & Benny's0.6 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.6 km
- Vue Cinema0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
- The Co-operative Convenience0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ayston Chippy0.7 km
- Braunstone Chippy0.8 km
- Oriental House0.4 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Braunstone Community Life Food Bank0.6 km
- Premier Convenience0.4 km
- Street News0.4 km
- Ayston Road Store Limited0.7 km
- Bidford Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bees Knees0.9 km
- Braunstone And District WMC0.9 km
- Civic Community Lounge0.6 km
- The Observatory Beefeater1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.9 km
- South Wigston5.0 km
- Narborough5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hathaway Avenue0.1 km
- Hathaway Avenue0.1 km
- Shottery Avenue0.1 km
- Braunstone Avenue0.1 km
- Braunstone Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE32SP · Data under Open Government Licence