Postcode insights

LE3 6RR

The Ridgeway

Western

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Detailed insights for LE3 6RR

Overview

Postcode LE3 6RR is located in an urban city, within the Western ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the New Parks & Stokeswood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Parks & Stokeswood is £38,991 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Western Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

New Parks & Stokeswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Parks & Stokeswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Parks & Stokeswood is £38,991 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 6RR.

Flood risk

No risk

New Parks & Stokeswood near LE3 6RR 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
850.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.97(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.87(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.35(+321%)
Public order
27.17(+293%)
Other theft
10.97(+92%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
69.42%
Other White
41
11.29%
African
19
5.23%
Indian
13
3.58%
Other Black
11
3.03%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
33.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
19.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
13.59%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
27.91%
Other social rented
41
23.84%
Owns with a mortgage
34
19.77%
Owns outright
23
13.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.98%
Total households: 172

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 6RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 6RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20251, Piper Way, Leicester, LE3 6TDDetachedFreehold£270,000
04 Aug 202516, Glengarry Close, Leicester, LE3 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,000
01 May 202510, Glengarry Close, Leicester, LE3 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
02 May 202536, Chettle Road, Leicester, LE3 9NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
21 Feb 202518, Chettle Road, Leicester, LE3 9NQTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the LE3 6RR postcode area, located within New Parks & Stokeswood, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 6RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryParks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableWest Gate SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryNew College LeicesterFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 6RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 6RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, LE3 9PWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBalvi SuperstoreStenson Road, Leicester, LE3 9SSWalking directions to Balvi Superstore

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 6RR, 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)New Parks & StokeswoodE02002838
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 012DE01013726
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 6RR

Is LE3 6RR (New Parks & Stokeswood) safe?

The area around LE3 6RR records about 205 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE3 6RR?

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

What schools are near LE3 6RR?

There are 15 schools close to LE3 6RR, including Parks Primary School (Outstanding), West Gate School (Good) and New College Leicester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 6RR?

LE3 6RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 6RR (New Parks & Stokeswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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