LE4 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Blackbird Road, 0.5km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For families considering a move, LE4 0AF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00169469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AF.
291
42
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0AF 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
54% of LE4 0AF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0AF. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 199,000
8 sales · Mean £ 205,375
Flat
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE4 0AF has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Beaumont Leys School
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Inglehurst Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- BBQ Food House0.7 km
- Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.6 km
- Buck's Chippy0.6 km
- OMG0.6 km
- Celebrity Kebab0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- SK News0.5 km
- Haji Baba Ltd - Halal Meat Counter0.8 km
- Fosse Road Store Ltd0.7 km
- Antoin Akpom Achievements Foundation0.6 km
- Europe0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Luma Coffee1.0 km
- New China Town0.5 km
- Peppercorns Cafe0.5 km
- Shamim Balti0.6 km
- African Kitchen And Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin0.8 km
- The Blackbird0.4 km
- The Framework Brewery Tap0.9 km
- The Addies Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.3 km
- Syston6.5 km
- South Wigston7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Road0.1 km
- Devonshire Road0.1 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.2 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.2 km
- The Blackbird0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40AF · Data under Open Government Licence