Postcode LE3 5PD is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West End & Westcotes area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Rally Community Park.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from LE3 5PD.
West End & Westcotes near LE3 5PD 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £342,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £230,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 65 | £180,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 22 | £116,750 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,995 | £105,000 | £166,000 | £132,000 |
| 2017 | £264,000 | £124,658 | £197,000 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £96,000 | £189,975 | £137,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £101,000 | £186,000 | £153,250 |
| 2020 | £255,250 | £134,500 | £195,250 | £158,750 |
| 2021 | £411,000 | £99,000 | £220,500 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £135,000 | £228,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £133,750 | £260,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £135,000 | £241,000 | £172,000 |
| 2025 | £331,000 | £115,000 | £250,000 | £176,500 |
| 2026 | £435,000 | £134,000 | £178,750 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £162 | £142 | £150 |
| 2017 | £201 | £194 | £148 | £148 |
| 2018 | £255 | £164 | £187 | £162 |
| 2019 | £247 | £186 | £187 | £167 |
| 2020 | £266 | £201 | £187 | £180 |
| 2021 | £249 | £188 | £214 | £191 |
| 2022 | £271 | £213 | £226 | £216 |
| 2023 | £315 | £214 | £260 | £215 |
| 2024 | £297 | £192 | £219 | £202 |
| 2025 | £334 | £198 | £217 | £203 |
| 2026 | £289 | £190 | £258 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 5PD.
In the LE3 5PD postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sam's Off Licence | 121 King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QG | Walking directions to Sam's Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | polish taste | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RB | Walking directions to polish taste |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Europa Supermarket | 9-13 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP | Walking directions to Europa Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 100 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 5PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Clarke
Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Russell
Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE3 5PD records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5PD in West End & Westcotes is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LE3 5PD, including King Richard III Infant and Nursery School (Good), Shaftesbury Junior School (Good) and Brook Mead Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 5PD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,762 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 5PD is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Clarke (Labour Party) and Sarah Russell (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.