LE4 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Oakwood Road, 0.6km from Leicester Abbey in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For families considering a move, LE4 0BD 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE4 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00069069 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD ROAD, LE4 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD ROAD, LE4 0BD.
435
41
£ 40,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE4 0BD 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 0BD — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE4 0BD. The average age is 41.4. 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
Terraced
£ 248,500
11 sales · Mean £ 245,272
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Semi-Detached
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE4 0BD has low crime rates — 47 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
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Slater Primary School
Wolsey House Primary School
Beaumont Leys School
Barley Croft Primary School
Inglehurst Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre0.5 km
- The Cafe @ Selco0.4 km
- The Farmer's Hut Cafe0.9 km
- Coffee Cafe Day0.8 km
- Asda Customer Cafe0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Addies Bar0.6 km
- Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
- Ole Moses' Cabin1.0 km
- The Blackbird0.4 km
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Abbey Lane Post Office0.8 km
- Burnham News0.7 km
- Norwich Road Foodstore0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
- Mr Pickfords Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burnham Chippy0.7 km
- BBQ Food House0.6 km
- Celebrity Kebab0.7 km
- Golden Swallow0.7 km
- The Cob Shop0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.5 km
- Syston6.5 km
- South Wigston7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Road0.2 km
- Devonshire Road0.2 km
- Minster Crescent0.2 km
- Minster Crescent0.3 km
- Ravensbridge Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE40BD · Data under Open Government Licence