Postcode LE3 3QB 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 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 3.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Holmfield Park.
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 2.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE3 3QB.
Leicester Forest East near LE3 3QB 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holmfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Holmfield Park |
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 3QB 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 3QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hinckley Road, Blaby, LE3 3JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3QB, 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.