Postcode LE3 0TB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Rally Community Park.
West End & Westcotes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from LE3 0TB.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0TB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle 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 0TB.
In the LE3 0TB postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | polish taste | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RB | Walking directions to polish taste |
| 0.1 mi | polish delicatessen | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0LE | Walking directions to polish delicatessen |
| 0.1 mi | euro market | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0LE | Walking directions to euro market |
| 0.1 mi | Europa Supermarket | 9-13 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP | Walking directions to Europa Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 100 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 0TB, 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 0TB records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0TB 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 20 schools close to LE3 0TB, including Shaftesbury Junior School (Good), King Richard III Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Brook Mead Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 0TB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,891 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 0TB 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.