Postcode LE3 5QT 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 170.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is The Rally Community Park.
Newfoundpool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Newfoundpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from LE3 5QT.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5QT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
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 5QT postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 75 Bath Lane, Leicester, LE3 5AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Centre Gate | Great Central Street, Leicester, LE1 4JT | Walking directions to Centre Gate |
| 0.2 mi | your shop | Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HT | Walking directions to your shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 100 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Korea Super | Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PY | Walking directions to Korea Super |
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.