Postcode LE3 0JH is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dane Hills & Western Park area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westcotes Park.
Dane Hills & Western Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Dane Hills & Western Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from LE3 0JH.
Dane Hills & Western Park near LE3 0JH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.5 mi | Rancliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rancliffe Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes 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 0JH postcode area, located within Dane Hills & Western Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J. S. Supermarket | 137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UW | Walking directions to J. S. Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Kesh's Wines & Newsagents | Guthridge Crescent, Leicester, LE3 1JJ | Walking directions to Kesh's Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Harrow Stores | Browning Street, Leicester, LE3 0JJ | Walking directions to Harrow Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | 235 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Stores | 231 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
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.