Postcode LE3 5EH is located in an urban city, within the Fosse ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Newfoundpool area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newfoundpool is £44,302 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stokeswood Park.
Newfoundpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Newfoundpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newfoundpool is £44,302 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 5EH.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5EH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stokeswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Stokeswood Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £314,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £278,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 85 | £175,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,750 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £86,500 | £175,000 | £113,780 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £86,000 | £171,000 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £104,250 | £173,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £232,000 | £108,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £282,500 | £114,000 | £232,500 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £108,750 | £241,000 | £176,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £253,000 | £170,500 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £117,500 | £266,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £120,000 | £260,000 | £174,250 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £135,000 | £293,000 | £184,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £108 | £176 | £140 |
| 2017 | £179 | £146 | £174 | £147 |
| 2018 | £219 | £170 | £190 | £154 |
| 2019 | £228 | £162 | £205 | £166 |
| 2020 | £214 | £180 | £206 | £173 |
| 2021 | £226 | £153 | £232 | £190 |
| 2022 | £230 | £178 | £268 | £213 |
| 2023 | £288 | £182 | £267 | £203 |
| 2024 | £282 | £156 | £274 | £206 |
| 2025 | £232 | £171 | £280 | £206 |
| 2026 | £273 | £232 | £272 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 5EH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 55, Central Road, Leicester, LE3 5EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 45, Central Road, Leicester, LE3 5EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 22, Marshall Street, Leicester, LE3 5FA | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 64, Marshall Street, Leicester, LE3 5FA | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 58, Marshall Street, Leicester, LE3 5FA | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the LE3 5EH postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Maja | 64-66 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GF | Walking directions to Maja |
| 0.1 mi | Europe | 38 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GE | Walking directions to Europe |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Mini Market | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | European Superstore | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to European Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester 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 5EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Waddington
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Syed Monsur Zaman
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE3 5EH records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE3 5EH in Newfoundpool is £187,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LE3 5EH, including Fosse Mead Primary Academy, Slater Primary School (Good) and Inglehurst Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 5EH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 5EH is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sue Waddington (Labour Party) and Syed Monsur Zaman (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.