Postcode LE3 5HL 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 174.6 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Rally Community Park.
Newfoundpool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,879 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 174.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 5HL.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5HL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Fosse
In the LE3 5HL postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Brook Mead Academy | Free schools | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Fosse Mead Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | N/A | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Castle Mead Academy | Free schools | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.