Postcode LE3 0UW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westcotes Park.
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.
Dane Hills & Western Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from LE3 0UW.
Dane Hills & Western Park near LE3 0UW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rancliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rancliffe Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £572,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £316,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £216,000 |
10 year median price trend in Western
In the LE3 0UW postcode area, located within Dane Hills & Western Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 0UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J. S. Supermarket | 137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UW | Walking directions to J. S. Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Kesh's Wines & Newsagents | Guthridge Crescent, Leicester, LE3 1JJ | Walking directions to Kesh's Wines & Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | U Pawełka | 249 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to U Pawełka |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | 235 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Asda On The Move | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6FR | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.