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LE3 8JP

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Detailed insights for LE3 8JP

Overview

Postcode LE3 8JP is located in an urban city, within the Groby ward of Hinckley and Bosworth in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Groby East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Groby East is £61,771 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II XC Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Groby East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Groby East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Groby East is £61,771 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from LE3 8JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Groby East near LE3 8JP 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 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE3 8JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen Elizabeth II XC ParkSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II XC Park

Area Profile

Population
401
Population density
749.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.65(-72%)
Shoplifting
6.63(-24%)
Public order
6.03(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.22(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-59%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
82.54%
Indian
37
9.23%
Other White
14
3.49%
Chinese
7
1.75%
Arab
5
1.25%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
34.42%
Level 3 (A level)
67
21.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.51%
No qualifications
30
9.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
91
60.67%
Owns outright
38
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.33%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Groby

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £378K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Groby area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £537,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Groby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£385,000£321
Semi-Detached24£268,500£328
Terraced16£250,000£296
Flats2£198,475£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Groby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£183,000£125,000
2017£235,000£189,000£179,625
2018£293,000£195,000£154,500
2019£297,000£208,750£185,000
2020£283,500£220,000£194,500
2021£317,000£240,000£230,000
2022£356,000£278,750£240,000
2023£380,000£250,000£220,000
2024£358,500£252,500£225,000
2025£370,000£265,000£258,000
2026£380,000£273,500£251,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Groby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Groby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£244£223
2017£234£236£213
2018£257£225£207
2019£263£262£237
2020£254£265£252
2021£279£293£235
2022£326£321£279
2023£323£319£340
2024£313£321£277
2025£335£313£286
2026£330£317£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Groby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202629, Border Close, Leicester, LE3 8JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
16 Mar 202617, Border Close, Leicester, LE3 8JPDetachedFreehold£535,000
23 Jan 202623, Border Close, Leicester, LE3 8JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,500
14 Nov 202515, Border Close, Leicester, LE3 8JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£261,000
25 Apr 20257, Overdale Avenue, Leicester, LE3 8GQDetachedFreehold£302,500

Schools

In the LE3 8JP postcode area, located within Groby East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryElizabeth Woodville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryLady Jane Grey Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryGlenfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hinckley and Bosworth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,536
Band B£1,792
Band C£2,048
Band D£2,304
Band E£2,816
Band F£3,328
Band G£3,840
Band H£4,608

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

Local councillors

Martin Brett Cartwright

Groby - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ted Hollick

Groby - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHinckley and BosworthE07000132
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
WardGrobyE05005486
ParishGrobyE04005497
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Groby EastE02005378
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hinckley and Bosworth 002BE01025847
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2016-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 8JP

Is LE3 8JP (Groby East) safe?

The area around LE3 8JP records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE3 8JP?

The median sale price around LE3 8JP in Groby East is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 8JP?

There are 4 schools close to LE3 8JP, including Elizabeth Woodville Primary School (Good), Lady Jane Grey Primary School (Outstanding) and Glenfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 8JP?

LE3 8JP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 8JP (Groby East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE3 8JP is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin Brett Cartwright (Liberal Democrats) and Ted Hollick (Liberal Democrats).

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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.