Thurnby Lodge
Leicester 037 · 7 sub-areas · 12,347 residents
Leicester 037 is a residential area within Leicester, home to around 12,300 people and noticeably more affordable than many comparable English cities. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £895 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents rose around 4.4% last year. Social housing makes up nearly three in ten homes here, which is unusually high for Leicester overall.
Thurnby Lodge 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 Thurnby Lodge?
2 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Thurnby Lodge in Leicester
Living in Thurnby Lodge
Leicester 037 sits on the more affordable end of Leicester's rental market, and it shows in who lives here. The neighbourhood has a strong family feel — over a quarter of households are couples with children, and more than a quarter of the population is under 18. That's a noticeably younger demographic than most of the city, giving the area a settled, community-oriented character.
Rents here are genuinely competitive. A two-bedroom home averages around £895 a month, which is comfortably below the UK national median for that size. Even a three-bedroom property typically comes in just over £1,000 a month — a figure that's hard to match in most English cities of Leicester's size. The trade-off is that nearly 56% of take-home pay goes on rent at that median, which is a significant stretch for lower-income households.
Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure here — approaching six in ten homes are owned — but the social housing share stands out. Nearly three in ten homes are social rented, which is substantially above the Leicester average and gives the neighbourhood a mixed tenure profile you don't see in many areas closer to the city centre. Private renting is comparatively limited at just over one in ten homes.
Greenspace is genuinely accessible: the nearest green area is under 250 metres away on average, and over two-thirds of residents can reach usable greenspace on foot. That's a real practical asset for families. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.9 km away — about a 60-minute walk, so most residents drive, with nearly two-thirds commuting by car. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable, so working from home is straightforward. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 037 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's genuinely affordable, green space is close by, and it has a settled family character. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a below-average share of highly-rated schools nearby. For families on a budget who prioritise space and value, it's a reasonable option within Leicester.
- What is the rent in Leicester 037?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £718 a month, a two-bedroom around £895, and a three-bedroom just over £1,046. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.4% in the past year, so budget for further increases.
- Is Leicester 037 safe?
- Crime runs at roughly 90.6 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is moderately above the UK national average of around 80. It's not the highest-crime area in Leicester, but it's not among the quietest either. The area's deprivation score — in roughly the bottom 30% nationally — is relevant context.
- What's the commute from Leicester 037 to Leicester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 64% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 4.9 km away, so public transport commuting requires a bus or car to the station first. Public transport use is low at around 7.5% of commuters. Broadband is 100% gigabit, making working from home a practical alternative.
- Who lives in Leicester 037?
- Mainly families — over a quarter of households are couples with children, and 28.5% of residents are under 18. Tenure is mixed, with nearly 58% owner-occupied and an unusually high 30% social rented. The area is ethnically diverse, with around a quarter of residents born outside the UK. Degree-level qualifications are below the national average.
- What schools are near Leicester 037?
- There are 113 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 44.5% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.6 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings carefully before committing to the area.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leicester 037?
- The median house price is around £279,000. At current rents and prices, saving a deposit takes roughly five years — moderate by UK standards. However, rent absorbs around 55% of median take-home pay here, which leaves limited room to save quickly on a local wage.