Postcode LE3 3BF 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Peters Open Space.
Thorpe Astley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Thorpe Astley has a low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from LE3 3BF.
Thorpe Astley near LE3 3BF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Peters Open Space | Large | Walking directions to St Peters Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Shakespeare Park | Small | Walking directions to Shakespeare 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 3BF.
In the LE3 3BF postcode area, located within Thorpe Astley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 7 Sunway, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | New Cantrell Store | Cantrell Road, Leicester, LE3 1SD | Walking directions to New Cantrell Store |
| 0.3 mi | Braunstone Lane Convenience Store | 440 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DG | Walking directions to Braunstone Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Meridian Way, Braunstone Town, LE19 1LW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Avery Hill, Leicester, LE3 1SA | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 3BF, 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 3BF records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3BF in Thorpe Astley is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LE3 3BF, including The Winstanley School (Good), Kingsway Primary School (Good) and Emmanuel Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 3BF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,872 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 3BF 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.