Postcode LE3 2SW is located in an urban city, within the Braunstone Ravenhurst ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Braunstone Town area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Braunstone Town is £43,340 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mossdale Meadows.
Braunstone Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Braunstone Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Braunstone Town is £43,340 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from LE3 2SW.
Braunstone Town near LE3 2SW 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mossdale Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Mossdale Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | St Peters Open Space | Large | Walking directions to St Peters Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Franklin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Franklin Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Braunstone Ravenhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £259,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £252,500 | £270 |
| Terraced | 4 | £245,000 | £289 |
| Flats | 1 | £93,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,225 | £157,975 | £137,500 |
| 2017 | £213,500 | £163,750 | £159,750 |
| 2018 | £197,000 | £172,500 | £177,000 |
| 2019 | £222,000 | £181,500 | £182,000 |
| 2020 | £219,000 | £189,250 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £269,950 | £207,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £251,000 | £242,500 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £256,500 | £212,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £240,000 | £227,500 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £254,000 | £236,500 |
| 2026 | — | £250,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £187 | £146 |
| 2017 | £197 | £184 | £190 |
| 2018 | £214 | £192 | £211 |
| 2019 | £238 | £204 | £222 |
| 2020 | £262 | £211 | £215 |
| 2021 | £258 | £239 | £222 |
| 2022 | £283 | £288 | £263 |
| 2023 | £290 | £272 | £241 |
| 2024 | £262 | £274 | £235 |
| 2025 | £296 | £270 | £279 |
| 2026 | — | £264 | £314 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 2SW.
In the LE3 2SW postcode area, located within Braunstone Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Ayston Road Supermarket | 1-3 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 2GA | Walking directions to Ayston Road Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis Ayston Road | 10 Ayston Road, Braunstone Town, LE3 2GA | Walking directions to Londis Ayston Road |
| 0.4 mi | Swidi Food & Wine | 1 Cleveleys Avenue, Braunstone Town, LE3 2GG | Walking directions to Swidi Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town, LE3 2JW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Blaby district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE3 2SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Waterton
Braunstone Ravenhurst - Elected 4 May 2023
Shabbir Aslam
Braunstone Ravenhurst - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Bedford
Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE3 2SW records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LE3 2SW in Braunstone Town is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LE3 2SW, including Caldecote Community Primary School (Good), Ravenhurst Primary School and Kingsway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 2SW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,026 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE3 2SW is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bob Waterton (Labour Party) and Shabbir Aslam (Labour Party).
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.