Postcode insights

LE3 2BX

Mountcastle Road

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields

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Detailed insights for LE3 2BX

Overview

Postcode LE3 2BX 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 Rowley Fields & Faircharm area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Westcotes Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Rowley Fields & Faircharm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Rowley Fields & Faircharm has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 2BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley Fields & Faircharm near LE3 2BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 2BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestcotes ParkMediumWalking directions to Westcotes Park
0.4 miWestcotes GardensSmallWalking directions to Westcotes Gardens

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
17,318.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.16(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.26(-63%)
Burglary
5.74(+72%)
Other theft
5.74(+1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
39.03%
Other White
66
21.29%
Indian
47
15.16%
African
16
5.16%
Other
13
4.19%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
31.17%
No qualifications
58
25.11%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
54.55%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.36%
Social rents from council
3
2.48%
Other social rented
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields

Median price£212,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £248K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£270,000£277
Semi-Detached37£235,500£243
Terraced44£195,000£211
Flats1£79,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,500£128,000£129,000
2017£199,000£139,250£131,000
2018£238,750£150,000£140,000
2019£177,250£164,000£150,000
2020£270,000£188,000£158,000
2021£277,500£200,000£172,500
2022£335,000£235,000£195,000
2023£250,000£218,500£200,000
2024£340,000£230,000£196,850
2025£269,000£233,500£195,000
2026£310,000£239,750£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£159£145
2017£174£159£150
2018£208£170£159
2019£194£186£171
2020£199£212£182
2021£253£224£203
2022£286£262£222
2023£221£247£225
2024£290£245£222
2025£280£246£209
2026£277£230£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 2BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 2BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025103, Mountcastle Road, Leicester, LE3 2BXTerracedFreehold£200,000
10 Mar 202652, Wolverton Road, Leicester, LE3 2AJTerracedFreehold£175,000
31 Mar 202577, Wolverton Road, Leicester, LE3 2AJTerracedFreehold£180,000
17 Dec 202585, Hopefield Road, Leicester, LE3 2BLTerracedFreehold£197,000
10 Apr 202590, Hopefield Road, Leicester, LE3 2BLTerracedFreehold£162,500

Schools

In the LE3 2BX postcode area, located within Rowley Fields & Faircharm, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 2BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Fields AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryImperial Avenue Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFullhurst Community CollegeFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 2BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 2BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJim's CabinLambert Road, Leicester, LE3 2BNWalking directions to Jim's Cabin
0.1 miCostcutterHopefield Road, Leicester, LE3 2BJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miLow CostNarborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2AQWalking directions to Low Cost
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food249 - 259 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miPremierHaddenham Road, Leicester, LE3 2ARWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE3 2BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Halford

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kalwinder Singh Johal

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Su Barton

Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowley Fields & FaircharmE02002855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 029DE01013777
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 2BX

Is LE3 2BX (Rowley Fields & Faircharm) safe?

The area around LE3 2BX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LE3 2BX?

The median sale price around LE3 2BX in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £212,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 2BX?

There are 15 schools close to LE3 2BX, including St Mary's Fields Academy, Imperial Avenue Infant School (Good) and Fullhurst Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 2BX?

LE3 2BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 2BX (Rowley Fields & Faircharm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 2BX is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elaine Halford (Labour Party), Kalwinder Singh Johal (Labour Party) and Su Barton (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.