Braunstone Park East
Leicester 028 · 5 sub-areas · 8,750 residents
Leicester 028 is a residential area of Leicester with around 8,750 residents and a notably high social-rented share compared to the wider city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £895 a month — noticeably below the UK national average for a 2-bed — though rents rose roughly 4.4% over the past year. High child density and strong community ties define its character.
Braunstone Park East is a green, lower-density part of Leicester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Braunstone Park East?
2 parks and 6 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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; 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.
Braunstone Park East in Leicester
Living in Braunstone Park East
Leicester 028 sits within one of Leicester's more densely populated residential patches, where nearly two in five households rent from the council or a housing association. That social-housing concentration shapes the area's feel significantly — it's more family-oriented and settled than the student-heavy inner city, with over a quarter of residents under 18, one of the higher young-population shares in the city.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of Leicester's rental market. A two-bedroom home runs around £895 a month, which is roughly a quarter below the UK national median for a comparable property. Even the three-bedroom figure — around £1,046 — stays below what you'd typically pay for a two-bed in many English cities. The trade-off is that rent-to-income pressure is still real: residents here spend around 55% of take-home pay on rent, reflecting modest local earnings rather than high rents.
The population skews younger than Leicester as a whole. Around 22.8% of residents are aged 18–34, but the biggest story is the under-18 share at 26.2% — this is genuinely a family area. Nearly one in five households is a couple with children. Single-person households account for about 29% of homes, so there's a mix, but families set the tone. The ethnic diversity index sits at 42.7, pointing to a meaningfully mixed community, with just over a quarter of residents born outside the UK.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — around a 37-minute walk or a short bus ride. Almost two in three residents drive to work, which tells you public transport options are limited day-to-day. Green space is close, though: the average resident is within about 260 metres of a park or open space, and nearly 60% of the area falls within comfortable walking distance of greenspace. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 028 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low, green space is close, and it's a genuinely family-oriented area with a strong community character. The trade-offs are a higher-than-average crime rate, below-average school inspection results, and limited public transport. If you're a family on a budget who drives, it can work well. If schools or safety are your top priority, look carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in Leicester 028?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £718 a month, a two-bedroom home around £895, and a three-bedroom property around £1,046. These are estimates scaled from city-level data. Rents rose roughly 4.4% over the past year. Even so, they're noticeably below the UK national median for comparable properties.
- Is Leicester 028 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 148 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly double the UK national average. The area sits in the most deprived deciles nationally, which correlates with elevated crime across Leicester's inner neighbourhoods. It's worth checking the police street-level crime map for the specific streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from Leicester 028 to Leicester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 62% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3 km away (roughly a 37-minute walk or a short bus ride). Public transport use is low at just 6.4% of commuters, so if you don't drive, factor that in carefully when choosing streets within the neighbourhood.
- Who lives in Leicester 028?
- Mostly families and long-term residents, with a high proportion of social-rented households — nearly 39%. Over a quarter of residents are under 18, making it one of the more family-dense parts of Leicester. The community is ethnically diverse, with around 27% of residents born outside the UK. Degree holders make up about 22% of the population.
- What schools are near Leicester 028?
- There are 98 schools within 2 km, but only around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 2 km away. Parents should map specific catchment boundaries carefully, as quality varies significantly across individual schools in this part of Leicester.
- How far is Leicester 028 from Birmingham?
- Birmingham is around 85 minutes away by public transport from the nearest mainline station — the closest practical hub for intercity travel. The station itself is roughly 3 km from the neighbourhood. Leicester sits between Birmingham and London on the Midland Main Line, making longer-distance rail connections reasonably straightforward once you reach the station.