Postcode LE3 9AJ is located in an urban city, within the Fosse 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 155.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Parks & Stokeswood is £38,991 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Stokeswood Park.
New Parks & Stokeswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
New Parks & Stokeswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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.
The average income per household in New Parks & Stokeswood is £38,991 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from LE3 9AJ.
New Parks & Stokeswood near LE3 9AJ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stokeswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Stokeswood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Fosse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fosse Recreation Ground |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 97 | £175,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £127,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fosse
In the LE3 9AJ postcode area, located within New Parks & Stokeswood, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 9AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester, LE3 9AE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Fosse Road North, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Mini Market | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | European Superstore | Beatrice Road, Leicester, LE3 5EZ | Walking directions to European Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE3 9AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Waddington
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Syed Monsur Zaman
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.