Bradgate Heights & Beaumont Leys
Leicester 004 · 5 sub-areas · 11,960 residents
Leicester 004 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leicester, home to around 11,960 people and one of the city's most affordable areas for renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £895 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The area has a strong social-rented sector and an unusually high proportion of under-18s compared to the city average.
Bradgate Heights & Beaumont Leys 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bradgate Heights & Beaumont Leys?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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.
Bradgate Heights & Beaumont Leys in Leicester
Living in Bradgate Heights & Beaumont Leys
Leicester 004 sits firmly in the affordable end of Leicester's rental market, with a character shaped by large families, a young population, and a substantial social housing presence. Around two in five households here are owner-occupied, but social renting accounts for roughly 40% of tenures — a figure that stands out even within a city not known for expensive housing. The streets have a lived-in, community feel rather than the more transient energy of student or young-professional zones.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits below the Leicester average. A two-bedroom home runs around £895 a month, and a one-bedroom starts at about £718 — both well under what you'd expect to pay in comparable East Midlands cities like Nottingham, and a fraction of London prices. Council tax at Band D comes to roughly £2,529 a year. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £240,000, and you'd need an estimated 4.3 years to save a deposit — among the more accessible timelines in the region.
Nearly 29% of residents here are under 18, which is substantially above the typical urban neighbourhood share. Couple that with a 24% share aged 18–34, and you get a community skewed young. Ethnic diversity is high — the diversity index registers at 64.9 — and just under 64% of residents were born in the UK. This is one of the more multicultural corners of Leicester, which is itself one of England's most diverse cities.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is about 4 km away in a straight line — roughly a 50-minute walk or a short bus ride. Most residents commute by car: nearly 58% drove to work at the last count, with only 9% using public transport. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% gigabit availability and no properties below the universal service obligation threshold. For sub-areas and specific streets, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 004 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's one of Leicester's more affordable areas, with a strong community feel and genuine ethnic diversity. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a school quality picture that's below the national norm. Families on tighter budgets who value affordability and community will find it workable; those prioritising safety and school performance may want to look at neighbouring areas.
- What is the rent in Leicester 004?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £718 a month, a two-bedroom around £895, and a three-bedroom around £1,046. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. All three are below the UK national median for equivalent bedroom sizes, making this one of the more affordable neighbourhoods in Leicester.
- Is Leicester 004 safe?
- Crime is elevated here — approximately 163 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly double the UK national average. The neighbourhood sits in the second decile for deprivation nationally, which correlates with higher crime. It's not uniformly unsafe across every street, so checking postcode-level crime data for your specific address is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Leicester 004 to Leicester city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 4 km away — most residents drive or take a bus rather than walking. Only about 9% of residents commute by public transport, while nearly 58% drive. For longer-distance travel, Birmingham is roughly 98 minutes by public transport and London around 114 minutes.
- Who lives in Leicester 004?
- Predominantly families — nearly 29% of residents are under 18, one of the higher shares in Leicester. Around 40% of households are in social rented housing. The community is ethnically diverse, with a diversity index of 64.9, and just under 64% of residents were born in the UK. It's less dominated by students or young professionals than some other Leicester neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Leicester 004?
- There are 77 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. However, only around 31% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. Given the large number of children in the area, checking individual school Ofsted reports before committing is strongly advisable.
- Is Leicester 004 affordable for first-time buyers?
- Relatively yes. The median sale price sits at around £240,000, and the estimated time to save a deposit is roughly 4.3 years — among the more accessible timelines in the East Midlands. The resident salary median of around £27,858 a year means affordability is still a stretch, but the numbers compare favourably to most English cities.