Postcode LE3 0AB is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West End & Westcotes area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 435.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West End & Westcotes is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Gardens.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 435.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West End & Westcotes is £35,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 0AB.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0AB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.3 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE3 0AB postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | 45 Briton Street, Leicester, LE3 0AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Amaan | 72 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BR | Walking directions to Amaan |
| 0.1 mi | kubus | Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BS | Walking directions to kubus |
| 0.2 mi | euro market | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0LE | Walking directions to euro market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 21 Bede Island Road, Leicester, LE2 7HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.