Postcode LE3 1LU 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 151.3 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 2.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Braunstone Park.
Braunstone Park East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Braunstone Park East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 236 ft away from LE3 1LU.
Braunstone Park East near LE3 1LU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Braunstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Braunstone Park |
| 0.1 mi | Rancliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rancliffe 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 1LU postcode area, located within Braunstone Park East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | K K Stores | Aylmer Road, Leicester, LE3 1NA | Walking directions to K K Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Aylmer Road, Leicester, LE3 1NA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda On The Move | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6FR | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.4 mi | K K Stores | Redmarle Road, Leicester, LE3 1PJ | Walking directions to K K Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Vims Supermarket | Redmarle Road, Leicester, LE3 1PJ | Walking directions to Vims 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.