Postcode insights

LE3 2UP

Gayhurst Close

Braunstone Millfield

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Detailed insights for LE3 2UP

Overview

Postcode LE3 2UP is located in an urban city, within the Braunstone Millfield ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Braunstone Town area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 South Wigston, about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mossdale Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Braunstone Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Braunstone Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 57 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Braunstone Town is £43,340 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE3 2UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Braunstone Town near LE3 2UP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 2UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMossdale MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Mossdale Meadows
0.5 miFranklin ParkMediumWalking directions to Franklin Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
5,148.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.45(-38%)
Vehicle crime
8.88(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.18(-69%)
Public order
5.18(-25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
62.71%
Indian
52
17.63%
Other White
21
7.12%
Other
13
4.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.69%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
23.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
20.58%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.28%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Braunstone Millfield

Median price£263,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £289K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Braunstone Millfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £375,000.

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 Millfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£311,500£314
Semi-Detached37£262,000£270
Terraced8£227,500£240
Flats1£104,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braunstone Millfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Millfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£287,500£123,000£259,500£222,500
2026£328,000£277,500£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Millfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Millfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£282£215£271£228
2026£321£268£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Millfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Braunstone Millfield in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 2UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 202613, Gayhurst Close, Leicester, LE3 2UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
24 Oct 202511, Gayhurst Close, Leicester, LE3 2UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
14 Mar 20258, Freeboard Road, Leicester, LE3 2UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
26 Nov 20259, Hat Road, Leicester, LE3 2WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£292,000
26 Jun 202523, Hat Road, Leicester, LE3 2WFDetachedFreehold£215,500

Schools

In the LE3 2UP postcode area, located within Braunstone Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 2UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMillfield L.E.A.D. AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRavenhurst Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableEllesmere CollegeCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 2UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 2UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food112-114 Turnbull Drive, Braunstone Town, LE3 2JWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miOne Stop13 Watergate Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 2XQWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miEssoLubbesthorpe Way, Blaby, LE19 1XTWalking directions to Esso

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,872
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,407
Band E£2,942
Band F£3,476
Band G£4,011
Band H£4,814

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 2UP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Brown

Braunstone Millfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tracey Shepherd

Braunstone Millfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBlabyE07000129
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
ParishBraunstoneE04012264
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Braunstone TownE02005337
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaby 005AE01025636
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 2UP

Is LE3 2UP (Braunstone Town) safe?

The area around LE3 2UP records about 57 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE3 2UP?

The median sale price around LE3 2UP in Braunstone Town is £263,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 2UP?

There are 6 schools close to LE3 2UP, including Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy (Good), Ravenhurst Primary School and Ellesmere College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 2UP?

LE3 2UP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 2UP (Braunstone Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE3 2UP 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).

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.