Postcode LE3 0LB 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westcotes Park.
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.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 0LB.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.1 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Pocket Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £342,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £230,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 65 | £180,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 22 | £116,750 | £179 |
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 | £250,000 | £176,500 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £134,000 | £178,750 | £185,000 |
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 | £217 | £203 |
| 2026 | £289 | £190 | £258 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0LB.
In the LE3 0LB postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0LB
| 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 | Harrow Stores | Browning Street, Leicester, LE3 0JJ | Walking directions to Harrow Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Shell | Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 97-101 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0PE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 0LB, 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 0LB 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 0LB in West End & Westcotes is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LE3 0LB, including Cherryleas Assessment Centre, Fullhurst Community College (Good) and Imperial Avenue Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 0LB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 0LB 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).
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.