LE4 0AD is a mixed residential area on Blackbird Avenue, 0.4km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For families considering a move, LE4 0AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00169469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBIRD AVENUE, LE4 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD AVENUE, LE4 0AD.
291
42
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0AD 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines LE4 0AD — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0AD. The average age is 42.0. 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
£ 252,500
4 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE4 0AD is moderate at 69 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
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Slater Primary School
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Wolsey House Primary School
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Inglehurst Junior School
Inglehurst Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Euro Mini Market0.9 km
- Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket0.5 km
- M&J Congo Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Mercury News0.5 km
- West End Supermarket0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- MG Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- The Little Club Bar And Grill0.3 km
- The Star Barre0.9 km
- Top Chef Breakfast And Desserts0.7 km
- Luma Coffee0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Cloud 9 Desserts (Woodgate)0.4 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.9 km
- Piri Piri Chicken0.5 km
- Woodgate Chip Shop0.5 km
- Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Framework Brewery Tap0.8 km
- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin0.7 km
- The Blackbird0.3 km
- The Addies Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.2 km
- Syston6.6 km
- South Wigston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.2 km
- Maher Community Centre0.2 km
- Maher Community Centre0.2 km
- The Blackbird0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40AD · Data under Open Government Licence