Postcode insights

LE3 5RP

Kate Street

Fosse

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Detailed insights for LE3 5RP

Overview

Postcode LE3 5RP 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 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Newfoundpool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.2%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Newfoundpool is £44,302 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from LE3 5RP.

Flood risk

Medium

Newfoundpool near LE3 5RP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 5RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Rally Community ParkLargeWalking directions to The Rally Community Park
0.3 miFosse Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground
0.4 miCastle GardensSmallWalking directions to Castle Gardens

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
5,242.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.47(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.15(+90%)
Public order
20.46(+196%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.03(+102%)
Drugs
14.2(+388%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
36.71%
Other White
93
19.62%
Other
51
10.76%
African
42
8.86%
Indian
29
6.12%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
136
35.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
11.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
37.05%
Social rents from council
67
29.91%
Owns outright
26
11.61%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
16
7.14%
Total households: 224

Property prices in Fosse

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £258K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fosse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£314,000£273
Semi-Detached39£278,000£284
Terraced85£175,000£208
Flats6£101,750£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fosse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fosse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fosse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fosse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fosse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fosse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 5RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 5RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2025101, King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QGTerracedFreehold£220,000
20 Mar 202645, Kate Street, Leicester, LE3 5RQFlatsLeasehold£90,000
13 Mar 202612, Tudor Close, Leicester, LE3 5RUTerracedFreehold£185,000
16 Oct 202524, Bosworth Street, Leicester, LE3 5RATerracedFreehold£184,000
23 May 202592, Bosworth Street, Leicester, LE3 5RDTerracedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the LE3 5RP postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 5RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKing Richard III Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBrook Mead AcademyFree schools

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryCastle Mead AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 5RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSam's Off Licence121 King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QGWalking directions to Sam's Off Licence
0.2 miyour shopTudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HTWalking directions to your shop
0.2 miTesco100 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NJWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 mipolish tasteHinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RBWalking directions to polish taste
0.2 miTesco Express125 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE3 5RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Waddington

Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Syed Monsur Zaman

Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
WardFosseE05010466
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NewfoundpoolE02002842
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 016DE01013684
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2016-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 5RP

Is LE3 5RP (Newfoundpool) safe?

The area around LE3 5RP records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near LE3 5RP?

The median sale price around LE3 5RP in Newfoundpool is £187,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 5RP?

There are 18 schools close to LE3 5RP, including King Richard III Infant and Nursery School (Good), Brook Mead Academy and Castle Mead Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 5RP?

LE3 5RP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 5RP (Newfoundpool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 5RP 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).

Data Sources

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.