LE5 0AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Leicester in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
LE5 0AQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00178591 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0AQ.
106
34
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE5 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 12% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AQ. The average age is 33.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE5 0AQ are high at 200 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Taylor Road Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Moat Community College
Highfields Primary School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Shenton Primary School
Catherine Infant School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
162 nearby- 7 - 11 Pharmacy1.0 km
- Fancy Cloth (Mangoes)0.9 km
- Joshi Brothers0.7 km
- Azmar Food Centre0.2 km
- Iman Supermarket0.2 km
- + 157 more
Restaurant, Cafe
269 nearby- Crescent Grill House0.7 km
- Highfields0.9 km
- Karibuni Cafe0.9 km
- Afrikana0.5 km
- Al Feena0.6 km
- + 264 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- Chaska Grill0.7 km
- Highfield Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Chicken0.8 km
- Tuk Tuk0.7 km
- Burger Boi1.0 km
- + 112 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.7 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.5 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Barley Mow0.7 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.3 km
- R Bar0.6 km
- Revolution1.0 km
- The Exchange Bar0.4 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Yours Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.7 km
- South Wigston6.2 km
- Syston6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Crafton Street East0.1 km
- Ann Street0.1 km
- Ann Street0.1 km
- Humberstone Gate0.2 km
- Humberstone Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AQ · Data under Open Government Licence