Postcode LE3 9AQ is located in an urban city, within the Fosse ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stokeswood Park.
Abbey Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Abbey Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 9AQ.
Abbey Park near LE3 9AQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stokeswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Stokeswood Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £131,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 99 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fosse
In the LE3 9AQ postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 9AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maxi Grosik | 38 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FW | Walking directions to Maxi Grosik |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket | 14-16 Buckminster Road, Leicester, LE3 9AR | Walking directions to Food Plus/Karpaty Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Kwik Save | 4-6 Buckminster Road, Leicester, LE3 9AR | Walking directions to Kwik Save |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.