Postcode insights

LE3 6PA

Whitman Close

Western

Interactive map showing LE3 6PA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LE3 6PA

Overview

Postcode LE3 6PA is located in an urban city, within the Western ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kirby Frith area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirby Frith is £40,757 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Western Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Kirby Frith has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirby Frith has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kirby Frith is £40,757 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from LE3 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirby Frith near LE3 6PA 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 6PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestern ParkLargeWalking directions to Western Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
4,912.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.76(+82%)
Shoplifting
21.11(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.6(+4%)
Public order
14.08(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.14(+50%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
61.13%
Other White
34
10.09%
African
29
8.61%
Other
20
5.93%
Indian
12
3.56%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
37.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
16.05%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
37.6%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.6%
Owns outright
17
13.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Western

Median price£241,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £281K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £572,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£320,000£284
Semi-Detached48£250,000£267
Terraced29£220,000£240
Flats6£118,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,500£80,750£135,000£120,000
2017£237,500£43,750£142,000£130,000
2018£267,500£95,975£155,000£138,500
2019£249,000£81,725£171,000£150,000
2020£288,500£86,000£175,000£150,000
2021£300,000£79,000£210,000£175,000
2022£315,000£95,250£228,000£195,700
2023£297,500£99,000£223,000£200,000
2024£300,000£93,000£240,000£191,500
2025£320,000£92,000£255,000£214,000
2026£370,000£122,500£235,000£229,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£132£166£137
2017£205£107£160£152
2018£211£154£168£157
2019£234£149£183£178
2020£247£149£209£180
2021£238£137£229£198
2022£258£148£255£235
2023£272£170£246£249
2024£281£148£255£243
2025£274£190£268£250
2026£287£207£259£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 6PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 6PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202529, Cokayne Road, Leicester, LE3 6NESemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
09 Jul 202573, Sharmon Crescent, Leicester, LE3 6NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£97,299
01 Jul 2025170, Liberty Road, Leicester, LE3 6NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
12 May 202516, Craig Gardens, Leicester, LE3 6PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
14 Mar 20257, Elsworthy Walk, Leicester, LE3 6NGTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LE3 6PA postcode area, located within Kirby Frith, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 6PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBraunstone Frith Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEduc8 LeicestershireOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryNew College LeicesterFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 6PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 6PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodWhitman Close, Leicester, LE3 6PAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miPark Rise StoresFinch Close, Leicester, LE3 6SGWalking directions to Park Rise Stores
0.4 miTesco Express166 Ryder Road, Leicester, LE3 6TAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miK K Grocers57 Tournament Road, Glenfield, LE3 8LQWalking directions to K K Grocers

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 6PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Cole

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Molly Ann O'Neill

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Vi Dempster

Western - 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
WardWesternE05010477
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirby FrithE02006819
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 039BE01013727
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 6PA

Is LE3 6PA (Kirby Frith) safe?

The area around LE3 6PA records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE3 6PA?

The median sale price around LE3 6PA in Kirby Frith is £241,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 6PA?

There are 10 schools close to LE3 6PA, including Braunstone Frith Primary Academy (Good), Educ8 Leicestershire and New College Leicester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 6PA?

LE3 6PA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,847 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 6PA (Kirby Frith) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 6PA is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Cole (Labour Party), Molly Ann O'Neill (Labour Party) and Vi Dempster (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.