Postcode LE3 1RJ 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Braunstone Park West is £40,703 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Braunstone Park.
Braunstone Park West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Braunstone Park West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 63.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Braunstone Park West is £40,703 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from LE3 1RJ.
Braunstone Park West near LE3 1RJ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Braunstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Braunstone Park |
| 0.1 mi | St Peters Open Space | Large | Walking directions to St Peters Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Shakespeare Park | Small | Walking directions to Shakespeare Park |
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 1RJ postcode area, located within Braunstone Park West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 7 Sunway, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | New Cantrell Store | Cantrell Road, Leicester, LE3 1SD | Walking directions to New Cantrell Store |
| 0.5 mi | Braunstone Lane Convenience Store | 440 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DG | Walking directions to Braunstone Lane Convenience Store |
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.