Postcode LE3 2TW is located in an urban city, within the Braunstone Millfield area 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 median sale price in Braunstone Millfield is £269,500 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £302,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mossdale Meadows.
Braunstone Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,677 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% 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 58.8% 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 0 ft away from LE3 2TW.
Braunstone Town near LE3 2TW 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mossdale Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Mossdale Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Franklin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Franklin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shakespeare Park | Small | Walking directions to Shakespeare Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Braunstone Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £331,500 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £268,750 | £270 |
| Terraced | 7 | £230,000 | £255 |
| Flats | 2 | £116,500 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188,500 | £76,000 | £160,000 | £176,750 |
| 2017 | £213,500 | £120,000 | £170,000 | £163,750 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £122,250 | £188,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £222,500 | £110,000 | £194,500 | £201,500 |
| 2020 | £253,500 | £112,500 | £194,500 | £194,000 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £95,000 | £221,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £116,000 | £262,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £139,000 | £252,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £110,000 | £250,000 | £258,000 |
| 2025 | £285,000 | £123,000 | £261,000 | £222,500 |
| 2026 | £331,500 | £129,000 | £287,500 | £236,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £168 | £176 | £166 |
| 2017 | £200 | £191 | £186 | £191 |
| 2018 | £235 | £191 | £203 | £162 |
| 2019 | £230 | £202 | £211 | £199 |
| 2020 | £217 | £200 | £221 | £191 |
| 2021 | £253 | £171 | £248 | £201 |
| 2022 | £258 | £185 | £274 | £275 |
| 2023 | £267 | £208 | £274 | £324 |
| 2024 | £290 | £193 | £280 | £274 |
| 2025 | £290 | £215 | £271 | £228 |
| 2026 | £314 | — | £268 | £255 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 2TW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 197, Kingsway, Leicester, LE3 2PP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 5, Penhale Road, Leicester, LE3 2UU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £259,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 17, Stonehurst Road, Leicester, LE3 2QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 14, Stonehurst Road, Leicester, LE3 2QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 84, Mossdale Road, Leicester, LE3 2US | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £248,500 |
In the LE3 2TW postcode area, located within Braunstone Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE3 2TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town, LE3 2JW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town, LE19 1LW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Esso | Lubbesthorpe Way, Blaby, LE19 1XT | Walking directions to Esso |
Annual council tax rates for Blaby district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE3 2TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Brown
Braunstone Millfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Tracey Shepherd
Braunstone Millfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Bedford
Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE3 2TW 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 2TW in Braunstone Millfield is £269,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LE3 2TW, including Ravenhurst Primary School, Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy (Good) and The Winstanley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 2TW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,677 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 2TW is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nick Brown (Labour Party) and Tracey Shepherd (Labour Party).