Postcode LE3 8BS is located in an urban city, within the Glenfield Ellis area of Blaby in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Glenfield area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glenfield is £52,634 per year. The median sale price in Glenfield Ellis is £289,000 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £350,375. The nearest station is Leicester, about 3.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ellis Park.
Glenfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,737 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Glenfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
The average income per household in Glenfield is £52,634 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LE3 8BS.
Glenfield near LE3 8BS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellis Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ellis Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Glenfield Ellis area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £345,500 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £270,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 7 | £215,000 | £309 |
| Flats | 4 | £113,000 | £222 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £310,000 | £141,250 | £270,000 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £346,000 | £103,000 | £265,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £330 | £245 | £320 | £218 |
| 2026 | £348 | £213 | £300 | £302 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 8BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 21, Farmstead Close, Leicester, LE3 8BS | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 11, Farmstead Close, Leicester, LE3 8BS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £101,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 90, Station Road, Leicester, LE3 8BR | Terraced | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, Alexander Court, Station Road, Leicester, LE3 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, Alexander Court, Station Road, Leicester, LE3 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £83,500 |
In the LE3 8BS postcode area, located within Glenfield, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE3 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Station Road, Glenfield, LE3 8BQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Station Road, Blaby, LE3 8BQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Say Express | 74 Faire Road, Glenfield, LE3 8ED | Walking directions to Say Express |
| 0.4 mi | Glenfield Off Licence & Takeaway | 9 Dominion Road, Glenfield, LE3 8FD | Walking directions to Glenfield Off Licence & Takeaway |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 2 Underwood Court, Glenfield, LE3 8SG | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Blaby district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE3 8BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Gambardella
Glenfield Ellis - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Chapman
Glenfield Ellis - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Bedford
Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE3 8BS records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around LE3 8BS in Glenfield Ellis is £289,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LE3 8BS, including Glenfield Primary School (Good), The Hall School (Good) and Forest Lodge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE3 8BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE3 8BS 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).