Postcode LE3 3AS is located in an urban city, within the Braunstone Ravenhurst area 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 median sale price in Braunstone Ravenhurst is £248,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Braunstone Park.
Thorpe Astley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,946 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Thorpe Astley has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Thorpe Astley is £52,224 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from LE3 3AS.
Thorpe Astley near LE3 3AS 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Braunstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Braunstone Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mossdale Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Mossdale Meadows |
| 0.1 mi | St Peters Open Space | Large | Walking directions to St Peters Open Space |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Braunstone Ravenhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £436,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £250,000 | £256 |
| Detached | 3 | £248,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 6 | £244,000 | £279 |
| 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 | £232,000 |
| 2026 | £238,000 | £245,000 | £244,000 |
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 | £268 | £274 |
| 2026 | £283 | £253 | £287 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 3AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 200, Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 46, Herle Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 2C, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £436,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 21, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £257,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 34, Balmoral Drive, Leicester, LE3 3AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £297,400 |
In the LE3 3AS postcode area, located within Thorpe Astley, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE3 3AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 3AS, 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 3AS 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.
The median sale price around LE3 3AS in Braunstone Ravenhurst is £248,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LE3 3AS, including Kingsway Primary School (Good), The Winstanley School (Good) and Caldecote Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 3AS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,946 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 3AS 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).