Postcode LE3 1GU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Braunstone Park East is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Franklin Park.
Braunstone Park East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Braunstone Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.8% 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 of residents in Braunstone Park East is £32,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 1GU.
Braunstone Park East near LE3 1GU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Franklin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Franklin Park |
Based on 79 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 | 3 | £340,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £190,500 |
10 year median price trend in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
In the LE3 1GU postcode area, located within Braunstone Park East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 1GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ayston Road Supermarket | 1-3 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 2GA | Walking directions to Ayston Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Londis Ayston Road | 10 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 2GA | Walking directions to Londis Ayston Road |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Mortimer Place, Leicester, LE3 1GP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Swidi Food & Wine | 1 Cleveleys Avenue, Braunstone Town, LE3 2GG | Walking directions to Swidi Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.