Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DT.

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Population

560

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE5 0DT 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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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LE5 0DT has a highly multicultural community character — 87% 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 £146,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE5 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forest Road, 0.7km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE5 0DT offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00068942 (shared with 14 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 0DT. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.3%
Asian / British Asian86.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,666

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

LE5 0DT has low crime rates — 36 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour97
Other theft27
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils0.4 km
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Catherine Infant School

Outstanding394 pupils0.5 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.6 km
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Catherine Junior School

Good469 pupils0.7 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Dysartway Service Station1.0 km
  • Thevi News1.0 km
  • Machiwala0.9 km
  • Melrose Post Office And Stores0.6 km
  • Apna Punjab Meat Shop0.8 km
  • + 96 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Grill Chef1.0 km
  • Pizzawala1.0 km
  • AB Food Corner And Off Licence0.8 km
  • Raj Bombay Sweet Mart0.8 km
  • Hangout Desifoods1.0 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • The Woolpack0.6 km
  • Food Corner0.7 km
  • Wok N Spice0.6 km
  • Fes Mangal0.5 km
  • House Of Kebabish0.5 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.7 km
  • Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba0.7 km
  • Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute0.9 km
  • Harini's FUSIC0.2 km
  • Marten Inn/Paddys0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Popats Cash And Carry0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.9 km
  • Syston5.7 km
  • South Wigston7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Prestwold Road0.0 km
  • Prestwold Road0.0 km
  • Lombardy Rise0.2 km
  • Lombardy Rise0.2 km
  • Spinney Hill Road0.3 km