Postcode insights

LE3 0UF

Dorchester Road

Western

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Detailed insights for LE3 0UF

Overview

Postcode LE3 0UF 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 low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westcotes Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Dane Hills & Western Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Dane Hills & Western Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 151 ft away from LE3 0UF.

Flood risk

No risk

Dane Hills & Western Park near LE3 0UF 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 0UF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestcotes ParkMediumWalking directions to Westcotes Park
0.2 miRancliffe GardensSmallWalking directions to Rancliffe Gardens

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
6,279.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.2(-56%)
Other theft
5.95(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.95(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.29(-29%)
Other crime
3.3(+40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
72.35%
Indian
37
12.63%
Other White
9
3.07%
Caribbean
7
2.39%
Other Asian
6
2.05%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
44.77%
No qualifications
34
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
47.9%
Owns with a mortgage
45
37.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.08%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 0UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202640, Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
18 Sept 202554, Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
15 Aug 202518, Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UFTerracedFreehold£244,000
27 Jun 202552, Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£289,950
07 Mar 20254, Dorchester Road, Leicester, LE3 0UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LE3 0UF postcode area, located within Dane Hills & Western Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCherryleas Assessment CentreMiscellaneous

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryQueensmead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 0UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda On The MoveHinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6FRWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.3 miJ. S. Supermarket137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UWWalking directions to J. S. Supermarket
0.3 miU Pawełka249 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TGWalking directions to U Pawełka
0.3 miFood Plus235 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TGWalking directions to Food Plus
0.4 miPremier Stores231 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TGWalking directions to Premier Stores

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 0UF, 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 020CE01013783
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 0UF

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

The area around LE3 0UF records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 0UF?

The median sale price around LE3 0UF 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 0UF?

There are 18 schools close to LE3 0UF, including Dovelands Primary School (Good), Cherryleas Assessment Centre and Queensmead Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 0UF?

LE3 0UF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,493 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 0UF 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).

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.