Postcode insights

LE3 0UD

Ainsdale Road

Western

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Detailed insights for LE3 0UD

Overview

Postcode LE3 0UD is located in an urban city, within the Western ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dane Hills & Western Park area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rancliffe Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Dane Hills & Western Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Dane Hills & Western Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from LE3 0UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Dane Hills & Western Park near LE3 0UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 0UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRancliffe GardensSmallWalking directions to Rancliffe Gardens

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
5,357.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
55.73(+541%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.14(-76%)
Other theft
8.14(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.51(+1%)
Burglary
7.51(+126%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
71.8%
Indian
39
11.34%
Other White
12
3.49%
Other Asian
9
2.62%
African
8
2.33%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
45.63%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.63%
No qualifications
30
11.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.6%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
46.15%
Owns outright
56
43.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.15%
Social rents from council
4
3.08%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Western

Median price£241,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £281K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £572,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£320,000£284
Semi-Detached48£250,000£267
Terraced29£220,000£240
Flats6£118,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,500£80,750£135,000£120,000
2017£237,500£43,750£142,000£130,000
2018£267,500£95,975£155,000£138,500
2019£249,000£81,725£171,000£150,000
2020£288,500£86,000£175,000£150,000
2021£300,000£79,000£210,000£175,000
2022£315,000£95,250£228,000£195,700
2023£297,500£99,000£223,000£200,000
2024£300,000£93,000£240,000£191,500
2025£320,000£92,000£255,000£214,000
2026£370,000£122,500£235,000£229,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£132£166£137
2017£205£107£160£152
2018£211£154£168£157
2019£234£149£183£178
2020£247£149£209£180
2021£238£137£229£198
2022£258£148£255£235
2023£272£170£246£249
2024£281£148£255£243
2025£274£190£268£250
2026£287£207£259£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Western in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202689C, Ainsdale Road, Leicester, LE3 0UDDetachedFreehold£480,000
12 Sept 202537, Ainsdale Road, Leicester, LE3 0UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£361,000
15 Dec 202544, Ainsdale Road, Leicester, LE3 0UASemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
04 Jul 202572, Ainsdale Road, Leicester, LE3 0UATerracedFreehold£240,000
26 Mar 202538, Ainsdale Road, Leicester, LE3 0UASemi-DetachedFreehold£296,500

Schools

In the LE3 0UD postcode area, located within Dane Hills & Western Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 0UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDovelands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryQueensmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChrist the King Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 0UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda On The MoveHinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6FRWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.4 miK K StoresAylmer Road, Leicester, LE3 1NAWalking directions to K K Stores
0.4 miLondisAylmer Road, Leicester, LE3 1NAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miU Pawełka249 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TGWalking directions to U Pawełka
0.4 miJ. S. Supermarket137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UWWalking directions to J. S. Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE3 0UD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Cole

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Molly Ann O'Neill

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Vi Dempster

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
WardWesternE05010477
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dane Hills & Western ParkE02002846
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 020BE01013780
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 0UD

Is LE3 0UD (Dane Hills & Western Park) safe?

The area around LE3 0UD records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE3 0UD?

The median sale price around LE3 0UD in Dane Hills & Western Park is £241,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 0UD?

There are 17 schools close to LE3 0UD, including Dovelands Primary School (Good), Queensmead Primary Academy (Good) and Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 0UD?

LE3 0UD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 0UD (Dane Hills & Western Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 0UD is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Cole (Labour Party), Molly Ann O'Neill (Labour Party) and Vi Dempster (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.