Postcode LE3 5GR 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 very high crime levels, with around 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newfoundpool is £44,302 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 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Rally Community 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from LE3 5GR.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5GR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
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 5GR postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Maxi Grosik | 38 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FW | Walking directions to Maxi Grosik |
| 0.2 mi | Kwik Save | 4-6 Buckminster Road, Leicester, LE3 9AR | Walking directions to Kwik Save |
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.