LE3 6UR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Braunstone Frith in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Western ward and the Leicester West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE3 6UR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 95% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 6UR are sourced from Output Area E00069261 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE3 6UR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE3 6UR.
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£ 36,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 6UR 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.
Area Character
LE3 6UR has a significant social housing presence — 95% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 6UR. The average age is 33.6. 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 6UR is moderate at 85 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
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
Glenfield Primary School
New College Leicester
Braunstone Community Primary School
Fossebrook Primary School
Forest Lodge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Staff Canteen At Samworth Brothers Supply Chain0.6 km
- 14Forty At Crown Packaging0.8 km
- Traydee Cafe0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- K K Grocers0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- J Scattergood & Son0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Shoemaker0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lee's Kitchen0.9 km
- Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd1.0 km
- Oriental Chef0.2 km
- Superfry0.2 km
- Rominos Pizza0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester5.1 km
- Narborough7.3 km
- South Wigston7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ryder Road0.2 km
- Ryder Road Shops0.3 km
- Glenrothes Close0.3 km
- Ryder Road0.3 km
- Ryder Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE36UR · Data under Open Government Licence