Postcode LE3 9EE is located in an urban city, within the Fosse area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year. The median sale price in Fosse is £180,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £255,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stokeswood Park.
Abbey Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,543 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Abbey Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from LE3 9EE.
Abbey Park near LE3 9EE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stokeswood Park | Large | Walking directions to Stokeswood Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £338,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £277,500 | £286 |
| Terraced | 81 | £172,500 | £210 |
| Flats | 10 | £129,250 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £86,500 | £175,000 | £113,780 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £86,000 | £171,000 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £104,250 | £173,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £232,000 | £108,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £282,500 | £114,000 | £232,500 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £108,750 | £241,000 | £176,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £253,000 | £170,500 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £117,500 | £266,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £123,500 | £260,000 | £173,500 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £135,000 | £274,750 | £172,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £108 | £176 | £140 |
| 2017 | £179 | £146 | £174 | £147 |
| 2018 | £219 | £170 | £190 | £154 |
| 2019 | £228 | £162 | £205 | £166 |
| 2020 | £214 | £180 | £206 | £173 |
| 2021 | £226 | £153 | £232 | £190 |
| 2022 | £230 | £178 | £268 | £213 |
| 2023 | £288 | £182 | £267 | £203 |
| 2024 | £282 | £156 | £274 | £206 |
| 2025 | £232 | £178 | £275 | £206 |
| 2026 | £273 | £166 | £281 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 9EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 61, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 89, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 89, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 43, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 51, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the LE3 9EE postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Brook Mead Academy | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Fosse Mead Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Inglehurst Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2023. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE3 9EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 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 | Maxi Grosik | 38 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FW | Walking directions to Maxi Grosik |
| 0.3 mi | Jay Dee Stores | Ivanhoe Street, Leicester, LE3 9FE | Walking directions to Jay Dee Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester 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 9EE, 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
The area around LE3 9EE records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around LE3 9EE in Fosse is £180,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE3 9EE, including Brook Mead Academy (Outstanding), Fosse Mead Primary Academy (Good) and Inglehurst Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LE3 9EE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 9EE is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sue Waddington (Labour Party) and Syed Monsur Zaman (Labour Party).