Postcode LE3 6QW 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 high crime levels, with around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kirby Frith is £40,757 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kirby Frith has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Kirby Frith has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.4% 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.
The average income per household in Kirby Frith is £40,757 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 6QW.
Kirby Frith near LE3 6QW 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £572,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £316,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £216,000 |
10 year median price trend in Western
In the LE3 6QW postcode area, located within Kirby Frith, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 6QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, LE3 9PW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Dominion Road, Glenfield, LE3 8FB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Say Express | 74 Faire Road, Glenfield, LE3 8ED | Walking directions to Say Express |
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.