Postcode LE3 0SF 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 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fosse Recreation Ground.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 0SF.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0SF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rancliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rancliffe Gardens |
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 0SF.
In the LE3 0SF postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | 235 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | U Pawełka | 249 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to U Pawełka |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Stores | 231 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | J. S. Supermarket | 137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UW | Walking directions to J. S. Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 0SF, 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 0SF records about 109 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 0SF 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 18 schools close to LE3 0SF, including Cherryleas Assessment Centre, Dovelands Primary School (Good) and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 0SF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,302 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 0SF 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.