Postcode LE3 0AS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.8 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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 187 ft away from LE3 0AS.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0AS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £232,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £342,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £116,750 |
| Terraced | 66 | £177,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE3 0AS 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 0AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Eastender | 126 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BT | Walking directions to Eastender |
| 0 mi | Baltika | 14 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BG | Walking directions to Baltika |
| 0.1 mi | Global Grocers | 118-120 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BT | Walking directions to Global Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 97-101 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | kubus | Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BS | Walking directions to kubus |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE3 0AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Clarke
Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Russell
Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.