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LE3 0FZ

Fosse Road South

Westcotes

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Detailed insights for LE3 0FZ

Overview

Postcode LE3 0FZ 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 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 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from LE3 0FZ.

Flood risk

No risk

West End & Westcotes near LE3 0FZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 0FZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWestcotes ParkMediumWalking directions to Westcotes Park
0.1 miWestcotes GardensSmallWalking directions to Westcotes Gardens

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
4,929.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.16(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.45(+161%)
Drugs
17.95(+517%)
Vehicle crime
13.46(+227%)
Burglary
8.23(+147%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
40.43%
Indian
102
36.17%
African
22
7.8%
Other White
17
6.03%
Caribbean
5
1.77%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
36.48%
No qualifications
56
22.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
54.31%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.52%
Shared ownership
6
5.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Westcotes

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westcotes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£342,000£331
Semi-Detached9£230,000£232
Terraced65£180,000£201
Flats22£116,750£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcotes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcotes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£250,000£176,500
2026£435,000£134,000£178,750£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcotes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcotes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£217£203
2026£289£190£258£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcotes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westcotes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0FZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0FZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202620, Westleigh Avenue, Leicester, LE3 0HGDetachedFreehold£435,000
30 Jan 202661, Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0FBTerracedFreehold£315,000
12 Dec 202561, Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0FBTerracedFreehold£315,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 3, 27, Westleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0HHFlatsLeasehold£59,000
31 Mar 20257, Westleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0HHTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the LE3 0FZ postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 0FZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryFullhurst Community CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryImperial Avenue Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCherryleas Assessment CentreMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0FZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 0FZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandAshleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0PEWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miAfro Supermarket209 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QRWalking directions to Afro Supermarket
0.1 miElite NewsNarborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2ANWalking directions to Elite News
0.2 miShellNarborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PDWalking directions to Shell
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food249 - 259 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE3 0FZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Clarke

Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sarah Russell

Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
WardWestcotesE05010476
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West End & WestcotesE02002849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 023GE01013784
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 0FZ

Is LE3 0FZ (West End & Westcotes) safe?

The area around LE3 0FZ 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.

What is the average house price near LE3 0FZ?

The median sale price around LE3 0FZ in West End & Westcotes is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 0FZ?

There are 16 schools close to LE3 0FZ, including Fullhurst Community College (Good), Imperial Avenue Infant School (Good) and Cherryleas Assessment Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 0FZ?

LE3 0FZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 0FZ (West End & Westcotes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 0FZ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.