Postcode LE3 5HN 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 133.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 The Rally Community Park.
Newfoundpool has a very 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 133.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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 5HN.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5HN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.2 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Pocket Park |
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 5HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 49, Paget Road, Leicester, LE3 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 63, Paget Road, Leicester, LE3 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £145,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 63, Paget Road, Leicester, LE3 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £145,500 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 29, Paget Road, Leicester, LE3 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 20, Battenberg Road, Leicester, LE3 5HA | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 |
In the LE3 5HN 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 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | beskid | Leicester, LE3 5ES | Walking directions to beskid |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | European Superstore | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to European Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | your shop | Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HT | Walking directions to your shop |
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 5HN, 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 5HN records about 134 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 5HN 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 5HN, including Fosse Mead Primary Academy, Brook Mead Academy and Castle Mead Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 5HN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,879 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 5HN 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.