Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD ROAD, LE4 0AL.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British45.9%
Asian / British Asian39.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.6 km
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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School

Good870 pupils0.9 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Good1208 pupils1.0 km
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Wolsey House Primary School

Good662 pupils1.2 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.2 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils1.2 km
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Beaumont Leys School

Good1073 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
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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