Postcode insights

LE3 6AJ

Church Avenue

Fosse

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Detailed insights for LE3 6AJ

Overview

Postcode LE3 6AJ is located in an urban city, within the Fosse ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West End & Westcotes area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.3 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 West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Rally Community Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

West End & Westcotes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from LE3 6AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

West End & Westcotes near LE3 6AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 6AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Rally Community ParkLargeWalking directions to The Rally Community Park
0.1 miFosse Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground
0.1 miSt Paul's Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
12,990.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.17(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.48(+45%)
Other theft
15.73(+176%)
Public order
15.15(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.15(+104%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
46.15%
Other White
49
12.16%
African
43
10.67%
Indian
30
7.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
4.71%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
30.88%
No qualifications
63
18.53%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
57.34%
Owns outright
22
15.38%
Owns with a mortgage
18
12.59%
Social rents from council
10
6.99%
Other social rented
10
6.99%
Total households: 143

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 6AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 6AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 202527, Merton Avenue, Leicester, LE3 6BFTerracedFreehold£145,000
11 Jul 20256, Merton Avenue, Leicester, LE3 6BFTerracedFreehold£140,000
23 May 202524, Merton Avenue, Leicester, LE3 6BFTerracedFreehold£185,000
05 Sept 20254, Bramley Road, Leicester, LE3 9DATerracedFreehold£160,000
01 Oct 20253, St Pauls Road, Leicester, LE3 9DETerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the LE3 6AJ postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 6AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKing Richard III Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryShaftesbury Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCherryleas Assessment CentreMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 6AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 6AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express125 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSam's Off Licence121 King Richards Road, Leicester, LE3 5QGWalking directions to Sam's Off Licence
0.2 miPremier Stores231 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TGWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.2 miEuropa Supermarket9-13 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LPWalking directions to Europa Supermarket
0.2 miFood Plus235 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TGWalking directions to Food Plus

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 6AJ, 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)West End & WestcotesE02002849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 023EE01013781
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 6AJ

Is LE3 6AJ (West End & Westcotes) safe?

The area around LE3 6AJ records about 164 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 6AJ?

The median sale price around LE3 6AJ in West End & Westcotes is £187,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 6AJ?

There are 19 schools close to LE3 6AJ, including King Richard III Infant and Nursery School (Good), Shaftesbury Junior School (Good) and Cherryleas Assessment Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 6AJ?

LE3 6AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 6AJ (West End & Westcotes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 6AJ 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.