Postcode LE3 1AY is located in an urban city, within the Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Braunstone Park East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Braunstone Park East is £42,632 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Westcotes Park.
Braunstone Park East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Braunstone Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Braunstone Park East is £42,632 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 123 ft away from LE3 1AY.
Braunstone Park East near LE3 1AY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westcotes Park | Medium | Walking directions to Westcotes Park |
| 0.1 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £230,750 |
| Terraced | 41 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
In the LE3 1AY postcode area, located within Braunstone Park East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Ashleigh Road, Leicester, LE3 0PE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Elite News | Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2AN | Walking directions to Elite News |
| 0.2 mi | Afro Supermarket | 209 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QR | Walking directions to Afro Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 249 - 259 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | J. S. Supermarket | 137 Wyngate Drive, Leicester, LE3 0UW | Walking directions to J. S. 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.