Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

ARDLEIGH ROAD, LE5 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDLEIGH ROAD, LE5 0BG.

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Population

178

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE5 0BG 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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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE5 0BG has a highly multicultural community character — 69% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £348,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE5 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Ardleigh Road, 0.3km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.

For families considering a move, LE5 0BG represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00178601 (shared with 4 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 LE5 0BG. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.7%
Asian / British Asian69.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 209,000

8 sales · Mean £ 226,436

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE5 0BG has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Avanti Fields School

647 pupils0.1 km
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Falcons Primary School

Good313 pupils0.4 km
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Merrydale Infant School

Good355 pupils0.7 km
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Merrydale Junior School

Good364 pupils0.7 km
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Humberstone Infant Academy

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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Humberstone Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils0.8 km
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North Mead Primary Academy

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good332 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.6 km
  • Piccadilly Kebab0.8 km
  • Heavenly Gift0.6 km
  • Happy Family0.8 km
  • Hungry Moose1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • AIG Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • FairyCakeLeicester0.9 km
  • Medicine Chest Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Pak Foods0.8 km
  • Uppingham Road Convenience Store1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Crusty's Cafe0.7 km
  • Heights Bar0.3 km
  • Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.8 km
  • O Nosso Pãozinho0.7 km
  • Hong Kong0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester3.3 km
  • Syston4.9 km
  • South Wigston8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
  • Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
  • Herongate Road0.4 km
  • Humberstone Medical Centre0.4 km
  • Herongate Road0.4 km