Postcode LE3 0FN is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes area 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 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The median sale price in Westcotes is £174,000 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,500 and £215,750. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westcotes Park.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,718 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 83 ft away from LE3 0FN.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0FN 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.1 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £342,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £220,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 67 | £180,000 | £195 |
| Flats | 25 | £115,000 | £173 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,995 | £105,000 | £166,000 | £132,000 |
| 2017 | £264,000 | £124,658 | £197,000 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £96,000 | £189,975 | £137,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £101,000 | £186,000 | £153,250 |
| 2020 | £255,250 | £134,500 | £195,250 | £158,750 |
| 2021 | £411,000 | £99,000 | £220,500 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £135,000 | £228,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £133,750 | £260,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £135,000 | £241,000 | £172,000 |
| 2025 | £331,000 | £115,000 | £242,500 | £176,500 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £127,500 | £220,000 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £162 | £142 | £150 |
| 2017 | £201 | £194 | £148 | £148 |
| 2018 | £255 | £164 | £187 | £162 |
| 2019 | £247 | £186 | £187 | £167 |
| 2020 | £266 | £201 | £187 | £180 |
| 2021 | £249 | £188 | £214 | £191 |
| 2022 | £271 | £213 | £226 | £216 |
| 2023 | £315 | £214 | £260 | £215 |
| 2024 | £297 | £192 | £219 | £202 |
| 2025 | £334 | £198 | £225 | £203 |
| 2026 | £289 | £173 | £220 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0FN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 2, Hardwick Court, Leicester, LE3 0FN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £127,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 83, Winchester Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1AY | Terraced | Freehold | £242,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 155, Winchester Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 61, Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0FB | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 61, Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0FB | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the LE3 0FN postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE3 0FN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | J. S. Supermarket | 137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UW | Walking directions to J. S. Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 197-201 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Afro Supermarket | 209 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QR | Walking directions to Afro Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Elite News | 1 Winchester Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1AX | Walking directions to Elite News |
| 0.2 mi | Shell | 153 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD | Walking directions to Shell |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE3 0FN, 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
The area around LE3 0FN records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE3 0FN in Westcotes is £174,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LE3 0FN, including Imperial Avenue Infant School (Good), Fullhurst Community College (Good) and Cherryleas Assessment Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 0FN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,718 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 0FN is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Clarke (Labour Party) and Sarah Russell (Labour Party).