LE3 5GR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Frog Island in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 5GR offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 5GR are sourced from Output Area E00069076 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE3 5GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 5GR.
398
32
£ 35,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 5GR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE3 5GR spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 5GR. The average age is 32.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 5GR is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Slater Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Castle Mead Academy
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Oasis Convenience Store0.9 km
- Patel News0.7 km
- King Richards News1.0 km
- Fosse Road Store Ltd0.3 km
- Pool Road Convenience Store And Off Licence0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Newfoundpool WMC0.7 km
- The Addies Bar0.9 km
- Republic0.9 km
- High Cross1.0 km
- Leicester Estonian House1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Big Dave's Cafe0.6 km
- 1573 Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Cosy Club0.9 km
- Luma Coffee0.5 km
- New China Town0.3 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bosphorus Grill0.6 km
- Bucks 2 Chippy1.0 km
- Calypso Grill0.9 km
- Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.1 km
- Chung's Kitchen0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.9 km
- South Wigston6.8 km
- Syston7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Gate0.1 km
- Dunton Street0.1 km
- Dunton Street0.2 km
- Slater Street0.2 km
- Slater Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE35GR · Data under Open Government Licence