LE87 4BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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.
This is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (658 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE87 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE87 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE87 4BN.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE87 4BN 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in LE87 4BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE87 4BN. The average age is 29.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE87 4BN are high at 658 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
Castle Mead Academy
Taylor Road Primary School
Slater Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.2 km
- Iman Supermarket0.2 km
- Spice Mart0.6 km
- Tai Fat Co0.8 km
- The Forum0.6 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Dawn Centre0.8 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.4 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Barley Mow0.6 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.2 km
- R Bar0.4 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Exchange Bar0.3 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
276 nearby- Afrikana0.4 km
- Al Feena0.6 km
- Chutney Ivy0.3 km
- Haute Dolci0.4 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.2 km
- + 271 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Yours Supermarket0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Burger Boi1.0 km
- Fresh Naan0.2 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.9 km
- Pizza GoGo0.3 km
- Special Shawarma0.3 km
- + 108 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.7 km
- South Wigston6.0 km
- Syston7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Charles Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE874BN · Data under Open Government Licence