LE4 0AL is a mixed residential area on Blackbird Road, 0.4km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00169469 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AL.
291
42
£ 40,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0AL 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 0AL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0AL. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE4 0AL is moderate at 59 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
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Beaumont Leys School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- BBQ Food House0.8 km
- Celebrity Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Swallow1.0 km
- Hassan's Balti / Desserts Loaded0.5 km
- OMG0.5 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Nisa Local T/A Parker Drive Ascona Retail0.9 km
- Jus Wines0.3 km
- New Blackbird News0.1 km
- Tymbark Minimarket0.9 km
- Fosse Road Store Ltd0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Bitsy's Emporium Of Awesome0.8 km
- Embassy Lounge Kitchen0.5 km
- Jewls In The Abbey0.7 km
- Luma Coffee0.9 km
- New China Town0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin0.7 km
- The Blackbird0.3 km
- The Framework Brewery Tap0.8 km
- The Addies Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.3 km
- Syston6.6 km
- South Wigston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.1 km
- The Blackbird0.2 km
- Devonshire Road0.2 km
- Devonshire Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40AL · Data under Open Government Licence