Postcode LE3 9NJ is located in an urban city, within the Western 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 104.2 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 2.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
New Parks & Stokeswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
New Parks & Stokeswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE3 9NJ.
New Parks & Stokeswood near LE3 9NJ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £572,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £316,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £216,000 |
10 year median price trend in Western
In the LE3 9NJ postcode area, located within New Parks & Stokeswood, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE3 9NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balvi Superstore | Stenson Road, Leicester, LE3 9SS | Walking directions to Balvi Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Blaydon Close, Leicester, LE3 9BF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 277 - 287 Aikman Avenue, Leicester, LE3 9PW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 155 Stephenson Drive, Leicester, LE3 9AE | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.