Postcode LE3 3FW is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe Astley & St Mary's ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester Forest East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester Forest East is £60,134 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Thorpe Astley Park & Playing Field.
Leicester Forest East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Leicester Forest East has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leicester Forest East is £60,134 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from LE3 3FW.
Leicester Forest East near LE3 3FW 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thorpe Astley Park & Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to Thorpe Astley Park & Playing Field |
| 0.2 mi | Holmfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Holmfield Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Thorpe Astley & St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £141,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £257,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £246,475 |
10 year median price trend in Thorpe Astley & St Mary's
In the LE3 3FW postcode area, located within Leicester Forest East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 3FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hayre Newsagents | 16 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3GH | Walking directions to Hayre Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3GH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Baines Lane, Blaby, LE3 3GB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Baines Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3GB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Braunstone Lane Convenience Store | 440 Braunstone Lane, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DG | Walking directions to Braunstone Lane Convenience Store |
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 3FW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex James Dewinter
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023
Becca Lunn
Thorpe Astley & St Mary's - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Bedford
Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.