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LE3 8BB

Dorset Avenue

Glenfield Ellis

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Detailed insights for LE3 8BB

Overview

Postcode LE3 8BB is located in an urban city, within the Glenfield Ellis ward of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Glenfield area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glenfield is £52,634 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ellis Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Glenfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Glenfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Glenfield is £52,634 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from LE3 8BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Glenfield near LE3 8BB 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 8BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEllis ParkMediumWalking directions to Ellis Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
5,939 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.7(-20%)
Other theft
4.04(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.04(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.04(-76%)
Public order
2.89(-58%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
84.28%
Indian
22
5.96%
Other White
13
3.52%
Other Asian
6
1.63%
Irish
6
1.63%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
28.48%
No qualifications
65
21.52%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
12.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
43.51%
Owns with a mortgage
53
34.42%
Other social rented
15
9.74%
Social rents from council
11
7.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.25%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Glenfield Ellis

Median price£288,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £348K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Glenfield Ellis area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glenfield Ellis over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£345,500£334
Semi-Detached26£268,750£313
Terraced7£215,000£309
Flats6£126,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glenfield Ellis

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glenfield Ellis.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,995£177,500£80,000
2017£310,975£114,000£179,975£145,000
2018£295,000£100,000£210,000£150,000
2019£300,000£111,000£225,000£165,950
2020£322,500£129,950£215,500£200,000
2021£330,000£103,500£240,000£194,000
2022£341,250£132,500£275,000£206,000
2023£350,000£130,000£255,000£215,000
2024£367,000£130,250£254,000£226,000
2025£317,500£141,250£270,000£198,000
2026£345,500£103,000£241,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glenfield Ellis.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glenfield Ellis.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£205£46
2017£242£201£225£184
2018£249£188£227£203
2019£248£251£236£235
2020£269£199£251£254
2021£281£189£259£220
2022£335£243£313£307
2023£329£212£288£232
2024£335£246£315£276
2025£328£245£320£268
2026£325£213£291£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glenfield Ellis.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glenfield Ellis in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 8BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 8BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 20267B, Dorset Avenue, Leicester, LE3 8BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Mar 20267A, Dorset Avenue, Leicester, LE3 8BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Jun 202517, Dorset Avenue, Leicester, LE3 8BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 6, Alexander Court, Station Road, Leicester, LE3 8BUFlatsLeasehold£103,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 3, Alexander Court, Station Road, Leicester, LE3 8BUFlatsLeasehold£83,500

Schools

In the LE3 8BB postcode area, located within Glenfield, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 8BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGlenfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Hall SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryForest Lodge AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 8BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 8BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsStation Road, Blaby, LE3 8BQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisonsStation Road, Glenfield, LE3 8BQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miSay Express74 Faire Road, Glenfield, LE3 8EDWalking directions to Say Express
0.4 miGlenfield Off Licence & Takeaway9 Dominion Road, Glenfield, LE3 8FDWalking directions to Glenfield Off Licence & Takeaway

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blaby district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,872
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,407
Band E£2,942
Band F£3,476
Band G£4,011
Band H£4,814

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 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Gambardella

Glenfield Ellis - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Nick Chapman

Glenfield Ellis - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBlabyE07000129
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
WardGlenfield EllisE05015270
ParishGlenfieldsE04005349
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GlenfieldE02006820
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaby 013BE01025623
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 8BB

Is LE3 8BB (Glenfield) safe?

The area around LE3 8BB records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE3 8BB?

The median sale price around LE3 8BB in Glenfield is £288,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 8BB?

There are 3 schools close to LE3 8BB, including Glenfield Primary School (Good), The Hall School (Good) and Forest Lodge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 8BB?

LE3 8BB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,822 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 8BB (Glenfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE3 8BB is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Helen Gambardella (Liberal Democrats) and Nick Chapman (Conservative and Unionist 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.