Postcode LE3 1UY 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 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Braunstone Park West is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Holmfield Park.
Braunstone Park West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 308 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 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.3% 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 of residents in Braunstone Park West is £32,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from LE3 1UY.
Braunstone Park West near LE3 1UY 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holmfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Holmfield Park |
Based on 91 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 | £268,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields
In the LE3 1UY postcode area, located within Braunstone Park West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 1UY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3GH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Hayre Newsagents | 16 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3GH | Walking directions to Hayre Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Avery Hill, Leicester, LE3 1SA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Braunstone Lane Convenience Store | 440 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DG | Walking directions to Braunstone Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | New Cantrell Store | Cantrell Road, Leicester, LE3 1SD | Walking directions to New Cantrell Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.