LE3 9JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aikman Avenue, 0.6km from Parks, New in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Western ward and the Leicester West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE3 9JJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 9JJ are sourced from Output Area E00069250 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AIKMAN AVENUE, LE3 9JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AIKMAN AVENUE, LE3 9JJ.
248
42
£ 33,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 9JJ 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.
Area Character
LE3 9JJ has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-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 9JJ. The average age is 41.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 149,500
4 sales · Mean £ 158,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 9JJ is moderate at 64 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
Parks Primary School
Stokes Wood Primary School
West Gate School
New College Leicester
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Forest Lodge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- Balvi Stores0.6 km
- Pool Road Convenience Store And Off Licence0.8 km
- Baxter's Bakery0.6 km
- Hina Supermarket1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Family Shopper1.0 km
- The Co-operative Supermarket0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Heathley Park1.0 km
- New Parks Social Club0.9 km
- Newfoundpool WMC1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Stokeswood Allotments Wednesday Breakfast Club0.7 km
- The Lodge Tea And Coffee House0.9 km
- Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank0.6 km
- Team Hub Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Number One1.0 km
- Bucks 2 Chippy0.7 km
- Bonney Fish & Chips0.4 km
- New Mandarin Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.3 km
- South Wigston7.2 km
- Syston8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Aikman Close0.0 km
- Aikman Close0.0 km
- Pindar Road0.2 km
- Pindar Road0.2 km
- Gillman Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE39JJ · Data under Open Government Licence