Postcode LE5 3AW is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the St Matthews & Highfields North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bushy Park.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from LE5 3AW.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE5 3AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,710 up to £320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £203,000 |
10 years price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE5 3AW postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Charnwood Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Shenton Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Taylor Road Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.