Postcode LE3 5HX 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 143.3 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 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 143.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Newfoundpool is £44,302 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 5HX.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Pocket 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 5HX postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Battenberg Road, Leicester, LE3 9SG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | beskid | Leicester, LE3 5ES | Walking directions to beskid |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Fosse Road North, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | your shop | Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HT | Walking directions to your shop |
| 0.2 mi | EUROPEAN SUPERSTORE | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to EUROPEAN SUPERSTORE |
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.