Belgrave North East
Leicester 007 · 5 sub-areas · 9,005 residents
Leicester 007 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leicester, home to around 9,000 people and one of the city's most diverse communities, with nearly two-thirds of residents born outside the UK. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £895 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and the area sits firmly in the more affordable half of the city.
Belgrave North East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Leicester in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Belgrave North East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,026 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Belgrave North East in Leicester
Living in Belgrave North East
Leicester 007 has a distinctly urban, community-driven character that sets it apart from the city's outer suburbs. It's a high-density area where family households make up a significant share of the population, and the ethnic diversity index — at 26.2 — points to one of the more internationally mixed corners of Leicester. Around 65% of residents were born outside the UK, which shapes the local feel in terms of shops, food, and community life. It's not a quiet, leafy retreat; it's an active, working neighbourhood.
On costs, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the Leicester market. A one-bedroom lets for around £718 a month and a three-bedroom for roughly £1,046. Rents rose about 4.4% over the past year, broadly in line with wider East Midlands trends. Compared to equivalent-sized cities in the Midlands or the south, those figures are modest. Council tax (Band D) runs to around £2,529 a year — factor that in when comparing to neighbouring areas.
The population skews slightly younger than you might expect for a settled residential area: nearly a quarter of residents are aged 18–34, and another 22% are under 18, making this a neighbourhood with a lot of families and younger adults. Owner-occupation sits at around 48%, with private renters making up roughly 29% and social housing tenants around 23% — a more mixed tenure profile than many parts of Leicester.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is around 2.7 km away — roughly a 34-minute walk or a short bus ride. Most residents drive: over half commute by car, with only around 8% using public transport. Greenspace is closer than you might expect, with parks or open land within about 335 metres on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's affordable, family-oriented, and ethnically diverse, with decent greenspace nearby and low crime by national standards. Schools within catchment are a weak point — only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding — and the area scores in the lower deprivation deciles nationally. If you're prioritising value and community, it works well; if top-rated schools are non-negotiable, look carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in Leicester 007?
- A one-bedroom flat typically runs around £718 a month, a two-bedroom around £895, and a three-bedroom around £1,046. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.4% over the past year, so expect gradual increases if you're signing a longer-term tenancy.
- Is Leicester 007 safe?
- Crime sits at around 44.8 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — well below the UK average of roughly 80. That's a reassuring headline figure, though the area does rank in a lower deprivation decile nationally, which can correlate with certain crime types. Check the latest police.uk data for the specific streets you're considering, as rates vary across the neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Leicester 007 to Leicester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 52% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.7 km away, so a short bus ride or drive rather than a walk. For longer journeys, Birmingham is around 82 minutes by public transport, London around 97 minutes, and Manchester around 140 minutes.
- Who lives in Leicester 007?
- Predominantly families — couples with children make up nearly 23% of households, and around 22% of residents are under 18. About 65% of residents were born outside the UK, making it one of Leicester's most internationally diverse areas. Tenure is mixed: roughly half own their home, 29% rent privately, and 23% are in social housing.
- What schools are near Leicester 007?
- There are 112 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. However, only around 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 562 metres away. Check the current Ofsted register and individual catchment boundaries before making a decision.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leicester 007?
- The median sale price is around £266,000 — moderately priced by national standards. For a typical buyer, saving a deposit takes around 4.8 years of income, which is below the average for many English cities. Combined with rents that sit below the UK median, the area offers genuine affordability compared to most of the south and many Midlands cities.