Postcode LE3 5BJ is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 418.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Abbey Park is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Rally Community Park.
Abbey Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 418.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Abbey Park is £40,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from LE3 5BJ.
Abbey Park near LE3 5BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £238,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the LE3 5BJ postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 75 Bath Lane, Leicester, LE3 5AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | your shop | Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HT | Walking directions to your shop |
| 0.1 mi | Centre Gate | Great Central Street, Leicester, LE1 4JT | Walking directions to Centre Gate |
| 0.3 mi | Sam's Off Licence | 121 King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QG | Walking directions to Sam's Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Korea Super | Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PY | Walking directions to Korea Super |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.