119,003TOTAL POPULATION
44,054HOUSEHOLDS
9.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£21,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LE2 POSTCODE REGION

Leicester (LE2)

The LE2 postcode area is located in the Leicester postcode town region, within the county of Leicestershire, and contains a total of 2752 individual postcodes.

There are 26 electoral wards in the LE2 postcode area, including Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Coalville, Hinckley, Ibstock, Leicester, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Markfield, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Wigston which come under the local authority of the Leicester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in LE2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LE2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The LE2 postcode covers a small area within the city of Leicester in the English Midlands, England. It is bordered to the north, east and west by the LE1 and LE3 postcodes, and to the south by the LE4 postcode. The district occupies approximately 2.6 square kilometres and is home to around 8,800 people over a wide range of ages. Its population has grown significantly in recent years owing to its proximity to the University of Leicester and the establishment of several new business parks on the outskirts of the city.

The LE2 postcode district is predominantly urban, containing many streets, terraced houses and apartment blocks. The area is home to a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as pubs and leisure facilities including the historic Victoria Park and the modern Curve theatre.

Educationally, the area contains a range of schools, from nurseries and primary schools, to secondary schools and the popular independent schools of Leicester Grammar and Stoneygate Preparatory. It also contains the University of Leicester's main campus, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate study in a range of subjects.

The postcode also encompasses Leicester Royal Infirmary, one of the main hospitals in the area, and a number of retailers, including the popular Highcross Shopping Centre, and the Shires Shopping Centre. Other places of interest include the National Space Centre, Cathedral Gardens, and the nearby Bradgate Park.

As an area, LE2 boasts an abundance of cultural value. It is a vibrant, multicultural district, packed with opportunities and experiences. From the markets, pubs, theatres and parks to the independent shops selling locally sourced produce, there is something for everyone who lives and visits the postcode. Reflecting the continuing development of the area, the streets here are filled with a range of nationalities, religions, generations and lifestyles.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73%WORKING
  • 27%UNEMPLOYED

27% of people in LE2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 52%WHITE
  • 48%NON-WHITE

52% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LE2Leicestershire

Leicestershire

The county of Leicestershire

LE2 is located in the county of Leicestershire, in England.

Leicestershire has a total population of 1,031,300, making it the 21st largest county in the UK.

Leicestershire has a total area of 832 square miles, and a population density of 478 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Leicestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLE2
Postal TownLeicester
MSOA NameLeicester 018
LSOA NameLeicester 018C
CountyLeicestershire
RegionLeicestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLeicester
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LE2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LE2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aylestone
Aylestone Park
Bushby
Clarendon Park
Crown Hills
Evington
Eyres Monsell
Glen Parva
Great Stretton
Highfields
Houghton on the Hill
Humberstone
Knighton
Knighton Fields
Leicester
Little Stretton
North Evington
Oadby
Scraptoft
South Knighton
Spinney Hills
Stoneygate
Stoughton
Thurnby
Westcotes
Western Park
Wigston
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Your views ofLE2

PA, leicester

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Proximity to the City Centre is advantageous.Local facilities are good and wide ranging .The area has retained it's identity,though the fabric of the area has gone through some dramatic changes in recent years with the development of the cattle-market and new houses on the old allotments.Traffic can be an issue with the area lying between two major routes from the city centre to the suburbs but otherwise a relatively peaceful area.Lots of trees.


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