LE5 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farringdon Street, 0.5km 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00068936 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARRINGDON STREET, LE5 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRINGDON STREET, LE5 0EB.
599
31
£ 31,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0EB 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 0EB 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 0EB. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
6 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0EB has low crime rates — 30 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
Shenton Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bridge Junior School
Catherine Infant School
Charnwood Primary School
Catherine Junior School
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Leicester Bharat Football Club (Bharat Lounge Bar And Grill)0.9 km
- Blue Apple At Walkers Deli0.6 km
- Pepperzzz0.7 km
- Doorstep Desserts0.8 km
- Leicester Sudanese Association0.8 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- One Below1.0 km
- Quality Stores0.7 km
- Asha Supermarket0.9 km
- Dysartway Service Station0.8 km
- Furqan Shop0.9 km
- + 108 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Emvee Lounge0.8 km
- Latimer Ward Conservative Club0.8 km
- Milap Club0.5 km
- The Glassy Club0.5 km
- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Popats Cash And Carry1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse1.0 km
- Umrah Supermarket1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Blazin Bird UK0.9 km
- Dipty Foods1.0 km
- Fast Food Avenue0.7 km
- Grewal Fish And Chip Shop Ltd0.7 km
- Mr D's1.0 km
- + 59 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.6 km
- Syston6.0 km
- South Wigston6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Street0.1 km
- Spinney Hill Road0.1 km
- Farringdon Street0.2 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50EB · Data under Open Government Licence