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LE3

LEICESTER

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE3 is the postcode district for LEICESTER, located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £268,018
1yr change ▼ 7.6%
Crime 51% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£268,018

▼ 7.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% below national avg

Crime Rate

122.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

35 schools

Broadband Speed

387 Mbps

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.

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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

£248K £257K £267K £276K £286K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

10

Good

3

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

388,348

Population

57

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.

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387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LE3 LEICESTER

What is the average house price in LE3 LEICESTER?
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 LEICESTER 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 is the population of LE3 LEICESTER?
The population of LE3 (LEICESTER) is approximately 388,348 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 22% of homes are owner-occupied, 27% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE3 LEICESTER?
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.

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