Postcode LE3 0AF 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 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westcotes Park.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from LE3 0AF.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0AF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £177,050 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 | 15 | £118,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE3 0AF postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Baltika | 14 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BG | Walking directions to Baltika |
| 0.1 mi | Shell | Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.1 mi | Eastender | 126 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BT | Walking directions to Eastender |
| 0.1 mi | Global Grocers | 118-120 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BT | Walking directions to Global Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 97-101 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.