Postcode LE1 3AY is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Abbey Park is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Abbey Park.
Abbey Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Abbey Park is £40,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from LE1 3AY.
Abbey Park near LE1 3AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
| 0.5 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £238,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the LE1 3AY postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 30 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 12-14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Yours Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.