LE5 0DW 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00068936 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, LE5 0DW.
599
31
£ 31,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0DW 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 0DW has a highly multicultural community character — 68% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0DW. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0DW has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Green Lane Infant School
Catherine Infant School
Shenton Primary School
Bridge Junior School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Catherine Junior School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Dysartway Service Station1.0 km
- Machiwala0.9 km
- Melrose Post Office And Stores0.7 km
- Apna Punjab Meat Shop0.8 km
- Europe Mini Market1.0 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Grill Chef1.0 km
- Pizzawala1.0 km
- AB Food Corner And Off Licence0.8 km
- Raj Bombay Sweet Mart0.9 km
- Hangout Desifoods1.0 km
- + 43 more
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
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.7 km
- Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba0.6 km
- Leicester Railwaymen's Club And Institute0.9 km
- Harini's FUSIC0.2 km
- Marten Inn/Paddys0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Popats Cash And Carry0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.8 km
- Syston5.7 km
- South Wigston7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Prestwold Road0.1 km
- Prestwold Road0.1 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
- Spinney Hill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50DW · Data under Open Government Licence