Postcode LE3 0TG is located in an urban city, within the Fosse 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 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 15.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from LE3 0TG.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 0TG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Pocket Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £314,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £278,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 85 | £175,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,750 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £86,500 | £175,000 | £113,780 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £86,000 | £171,000 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £104,250 | £173,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £232,000 | £108,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £282,500 | £114,000 | £232,500 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £108,750 | £241,000 | £176,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £253,000 | £170,500 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £117,500 | £266,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £120,000 | £260,000 | £174,250 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £135,000 | £293,000 | £184,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £108 | £176 | £140 |
| 2017 | £179 | £146 | £174 | £147 |
| 2018 | £219 | £170 | £190 | £154 |
| 2019 | £228 | £162 | £205 | £166 |
| 2020 | £214 | £180 | £206 | £173 |
| 2021 | £226 | £153 | £232 | £190 |
| 2022 | £230 | £178 | £268 | £213 |
| 2023 | £288 | £182 | £267 | £203 |
| 2024 | £282 | £156 | £274 | £206 |
| 2025 | £232 | £171 | £280 | £206 |
| 2026 | £273 | £232 | £272 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0TG.
In the LE3 0TG postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0TG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Stores | 231 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0 mi | Food Plus | 235 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0 mi | U Pawełka | 249 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to U Pawełka |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Europa Supermarket | 9-13 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP | Walking directions to Europa Supermarket |
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 0TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Waddington
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Syed Monsur Zaman
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE3 0TG 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 0TG in West End & Westcotes is £187,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LE3 0TG, including Dovelands Primary School (Good), Cherryleas Assessment Centre and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 0TG 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 0TG is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sue Waddington (Labour Party) and Syed Monsur Zaman (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.