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LE3 3AF

Bidford Close

Braunstone Ravenhurst

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Detailed insights for LE3 3AF

Overview

Postcode LE3 3AF is located in an urban city, within the Braunstone Ravenhurst ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Thorpe Astley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorpe Astley is £52,224 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mossdale Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Thorpe Astley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Thorpe Astley has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Thorpe Astley is £52,224 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from LE3 3AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Thorpe Astley near LE3 3AF 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 3AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMossdale MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Mossdale Meadows
0.1 miSt Peters Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to St Peters Open Space
0.2 miShakespeare ParkSmallWalking directions to Shakespeare Park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
6,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.2(-27%)
Vehicle crime
8.94(+117%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.94(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-52%)
Public order
5.69(-18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
78.17%
Indian
22
8.73%
Other
12
4.76%
Other White
9
3.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.98%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
32.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.98%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
32.74%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.78%
Social rents from council
18
15.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.04%
Other social rented
12
10.62%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Braunstone Ravenhurst

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £276K

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.

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 Ravenhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£259,000£318
Semi-Detached36£252,500£270
Terraced4£245,000£289
Flats1£93,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braunstone Ravenhurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Ravenhurst.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Ravenhurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Ravenhurst.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Ravenhurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 3AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 3AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025298, Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
29 Jan 202629, Evelyn Road, Leicester, LE3 3BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
10 Mar 202527, Evelyn Road, Leicester, LE3 3BBDetachedFreehold£270,000
14 Nov 202521, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,500
18 Jun 202534, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£297,400

Schools

In the LE3 3AF postcode area, located within Thorpe Astley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 3AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsway Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Winstanley SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableEmmanuel Christian SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 3AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 3AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiMeridian Way, Braunstone Town, LE19 1LWWalking directions to Aldi

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 3AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bob Waterton

Braunstone Ravenhurst - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shabbir Aslam

Braunstone Ravenhurst - 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)Thorpe AstleyE02005336
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaby 004BE01025667
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 3AF

Is LE3 3AF (Thorpe Astley) safe?

The area around LE3 3AF records about 59 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE3 3AF?

The median sale price around LE3 3AF in Thorpe Astley is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 3AF?

There are 11 schools close to LE3 3AF, including Kingsway Primary School (Good), The Winstanley School (Good) and Emmanuel Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 3AF?

LE3 3AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 3AF (Thorpe Astley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE3 3AF 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).

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.