LE3 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE3 is £268,018, which is 23% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE3 cost 6.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE3 have fallen 7.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£365,256	532
Semi-detached	£247,571	1244
Terraced	£196,711	1215
Flat	£152,822	253
All types	£268,018	3350

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 122.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE3 has a crime rate significantly 51% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

48.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LE3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE3 has 35 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Imperial Avenue Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Inglehurst Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Shaftesbury Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Folville Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

388,348

Population

Median Age

22%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

22.0%

Private rent

27.0%

Social rent

23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE3 are 387.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE3 is collected by Leicester Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LE3 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE3 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£268,018), higher-than-average crime (51% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (387 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE2

LEICESTER

£325K

▲ 2.1% YoY

LE4

LEICESTER

£313K

▼ 25.0% YoY

LE5

LEICESTER

£285K

▼ 3.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE3?

The average house price in LE3 (LEICESTER) is £268,018, based on 3350 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.6% over the past year.

Is LE3 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE3 is above the national average (122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (48.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE3?

There are 35 schools in or near LE3. 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 10 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE3?

Council tax in LE3 is collected by Leicester Council. The Band D rate is £2,251 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE3?

The average broadband download speed in LE3 is 387 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 22% of homes in LE3 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 388,348.