Postcode report
LE3 6ED Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About LE3 6ED: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE3 6ED is a postcode in Fosse, Leicester, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE3 6ED, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE3 6ED are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LE3 6ED is based on Leicester 020 Census 2021. It covers 7,562 residents, 2,733 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LE3 6ED, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE3 6ED can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE3 6ED by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LE3 6ED is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 160 HMO licences, 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LE3 6ED
Is LE3 6ED a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE3 6ED?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE3 6ED?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LE3 6ED?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LE3 6ED?
LocaleIQ matched LE3 6ED to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE3 6ED?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE3 6ED?
LocaleIQ currently shows 160 HMO licences, 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.