Postcode LE3 3JU is located in an urban city, within the Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester Forest East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 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 Narborough located about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Leicester Forest East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Leicester Forest East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE3 3JU.
Leicester Forest East near LE3 3JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Narborough located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £739,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £409,998 |
| Flats | 7 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe
In the LE3 3JU postcode area, located within Leicester Forest East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 3JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | Forest House Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3NU | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hinckley Road, Blaby, LE3 3JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Tay Road, Leicester, LE19 4EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dillan Vinod Shikotra
Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Tomeo
Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe - Elected 4 May 2023
Stuart James Coar
Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe - 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.