Postcode LE3 5EL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newfoundpool is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Stokeswood Park.
Newfoundpool has a 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 high crime rate, with approximately 116.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.8% 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 of residents in Newfoundpool is £35,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from LE3 5EL.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stokeswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Stokeswood Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £131,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £262,750 |
| Terraced | 93 | £173,500 |
10 year median price trend in Fosse
In the LE3 5EL 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 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Europe | 38 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GE | Walking directions to Europe |
| 0.1 mi | Maja | 64-66 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GF | Walking directions to Maja |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Kwik Save | 4-6 Buckminster Road, Leicester, LE3 9AR | Walking directions to Kwik Save |
| 0.2 mi | Maxi Grosik | 38 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FW | Walking directions to Maxi Grosik |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.