Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE87 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE87 4DH.

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Population

175

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE87 4DH 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.

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10/10
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Area Character

LE87 4DH has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE87 4DH 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.

LE87 4DH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 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 LE87 4DH. 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

White / British46.3%
Asian / British Asian24.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 4DH 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.

Violence and sexual offences1245
Shoplifting743
Anti-social behaviour582
Public order581
Other theft364

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.9 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.9 km
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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.0 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils1.0 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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