Postcode LE3 5RW 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 209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newfoundpool is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 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 209.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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 of residents in Newfoundpool is £35,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from LE3 5RW.
Newfoundpool near LE3 5RW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
Based on 135 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 | 8 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £131,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £262,750 |
| Terraced | 93 | £173,500 |
10 year median price trend in Fosse
In the LE3 5RW postcode area, located within Newfoundpool, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 5RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sam's Off Licence | 121 King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QG | Walking directions to Sam's Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | your shop | Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5HT | Walking directions to your shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Europa Supermarket | 9-13 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP | Walking directions to Europa Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | polish taste | Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0RB | Walking directions to polish taste |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.