Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

ABBEY GATE, LE4 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY GATE, LE4 0AA.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE4 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LE4 0AA — age 32, 16% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LE4 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Gate, 0.3km from Frog Island in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00069076 (shared with 17 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 LE4 0AA. 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

White / British56.6%
Asian / British Asian23.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 LE4 0AA is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.4 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.1 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.1 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils1.1 km
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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Good870 pupils1.2 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Patel News0.9 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.6 km
  • Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket0.5 km
  • M&J Congo Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • Mercury News0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Newfoundpool WMC0.9 km
  • Republic0.8 km
  • High Cross1.0 km
  • The Queen Of Bradgate1.0 km
  • Toots And Maytals0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Big Dave's Cafe0.8 km
  • MG Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • The Little Club Bar And Grill0.6 km
  • The Star Barre0.6 km
  • Top Chef Breakfast And Desserts0.5 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Bosphorus Grill0.8 km
  • Chung's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.1 km
  • New Golden River0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Pepper0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.8 km
  • Syston6.8 km
  • South Wigston6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Gate0.1 km
  • Maher Community Centre0.2 km
  • Maher Community Centre0.2 km
  • Dunton Street0.2 km
  • Slater Street0.2 km