Postcode insights

LE3 9GY

Goldfinch Close

Western

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Detailed insights for LE3 9GY

Overview

Postcode LE3 9GY is located in an urban city, within the Western ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kirby Frith area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirby Frith is £40,757 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Kirby Frith has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirby Frith has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.6%

Approximately 58.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kirby Frith is £40,757 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from LE3 9GY.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirby Frith near LE3 9GY 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
8,691.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.51(+209%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.73(+219%)
Public order
21.71(+214%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.68(+11%)
Other theft
12.12(+113%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
61.58%
Other White
30
8.47%
African
27
7.63%
Other Asian
17
4.8%
Pakistani
13
3.67%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
19.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
52.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
14.14%
Owns outright
13
13.13%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.13%
Other social rented
6
6.06%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Western

Median price£241,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £281K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £572,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£320,000£284
Semi-Detached48£250,000£267
Terraced29£220,000£240
Flats6£118,500£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,500£80,750£135,000£120,000
2017£237,500£43,750£142,000£130,000
2018£267,500£95,975£155,000£138,500
2019£249,000£81,725£171,000£150,000
2020£288,500£86,000£175,000£150,000
2021£300,000£79,000£210,000£175,000
2022£315,000£95,250£228,000£195,700
2023£297,500£99,000£223,000£200,000
2024£300,000£93,000£240,000£191,500
2025£320,000£92,000£255,000£214,000
2026£370,000£122,500£235,000£229,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£132£166£137
2017£205£107£160£152
2018£211£154£168£157
2019£234£149£183£178
2020£247£149£209£180
2021£238£137£229£198
2022£258£148£255£235
2023£272£170£246£249
2024£281£148£255£243
2025£274£190£268£250
2026£287£207£259£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 9GY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE3 9GY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202591, Keightley Road, Leicester, LE3 9LQOtherFreehold£310,000
01 Aug 202515, Battersbee Road, Leicester, LE3 9LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
22 Aug 202530, Bland Road, Leicester, LE3 9PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£122,500
30 Apr 20269, Heays Close, Leicester, LE3 6LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,000
25 Jun 202529, Heays Close, Leicester, LE3 6LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the LE3 9GY postcode area, located within Kirby Frith, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE3 9GY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryForest Lodge AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Hall SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNew College LeicesterFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 9GY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE3 9GY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, LE3 9PWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBalvi SuperstoreStenson Road, Leicester, LE3 9SSWalking directions to Balvi Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

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 9GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Cole

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Molly Ann O'Neill

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Vi Dempster

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
WardWesternE05010477
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirby FrithE02006819
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 039AE01013722
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LE3 9GY

Is LE3 9GY (Kirby Frith) safe?

The area around LE3 9GY records about 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE3 9GY?

The median sale price around LE3 9GY in Kirby Frith is £241,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE3 9GY?

There are 9 schools close to LE3 9GY, including Forest Lodge Academy (Good), The Hall School (Good) and New College Leicester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE3 9GY?

LE3 9GY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,332 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE3 9GY (Kirby Frith) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE3 9GY is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Cole (Labour Party), Molly Ann O'Neill (Labour Party) and Vi Dempster (Labour Party).

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.