Postcode LE3 5EX is located in an urban city, within the Fosse ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dane Hills & Western Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Stokeswood Park.
Dane Hills & Western Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Dane Hills & Western Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dane Hills & Western Park is £51,355 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 5EX.
Dane Hills & Western Park near LE3 5EX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stokeswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Stokeswood Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.1 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
Based on 141 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 | 7 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £131,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 99 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fosse
In the LE3 5EX postcode area, located within Dane Hills & Western Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Battenberg Road, Leicester, LE3 9SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Fosse Road North, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | beskid | Leicester, LE3 5ES | Walking directions to beskid |
| 0.2 mi | EUROPEAN SUPERSTORE | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to EUROPEAN SUPERSTORE |
| 0.2 mi | euro mini market | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to euro mini market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.