The LE3 postcode district is a postal district located in the LE Leicester postcode area with a population of 109,981 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the LE3 postcode district is 10.36 square miles which is 26.82 square kilometres or 6,627.35 acres.
Currently, the LE3 district has about 1810 postcode units spread across 8 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 3,200 postcodes. With 1810 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1390 units available.
The largest settlement in the LE3 postal code is LEICESTER followed by Glenfield, and Leicester Forest East.
The LE3 Postcode shares a border with LE6 (Groby, Ratby, Newtown Linford), LE9 (Earl Shilton, Barwell, Broughton Astley), LE19 (Enderby, Narborough, Lubbesthorpe), LE2 (LEICESTER, Oadby, Glen Parva), LE4 (LEICESTER, Birstall, Thurmaston) and LE7 (Syston, Anstey, Rothley).
The primary settlement in the LE3 postcode district is Braunstone, located in the county of Leicestershire in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Leicester Forest East and Glenfield. The main post town for this district is Leicester.
For the district LE3, we have data on 10 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector LE3 0, covers Leicester in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 1, covers Leicester in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 2, covers Leicester in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 3, covers Leicester Forest East and Braunstone and Leicester in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 4 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services. The sector LE3 5, covers Leicester in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 6, covers Leicester in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 7 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services. The sector LE3 8, covers Glenfield in Leicestershire. The sector LE3 9, covers Leicester in Leicestershire.
Map of the LE3 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the LE3 District: the district mostly encompasses the City of Leicester (B) (1157 postcodes), and finally, the Blaby District area (671 postcodes).
Recent House Sales in LE3
| Date | Price | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 27/10/2023 | £260,000 | Evelyn Road, Leicester, LE3 3BB |
| 27/10/2023 | £425,000 | Pendragon Way, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3EY |
| 25/10/2023 | £322,000 | Saddlers Close, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8QU |
| 18/10/2023 | £339,000 | Forest House Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PY |
| 06/10/2023 | £170,000 | Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GE |
| 29/09/2023 | £285,000 | Heawood Way, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3TJ |
| 22/09/2023 | £207,500 | Dunster Street, Leicester, LE3 0SD |
| 22/09/2023 | £125,000 | Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EQ |
| 21/09/2023 | £215,000 | Bembridge Close, Leicester, LE3 9AP |
| 21/09/2023 | £269,000 | Tuffleys Way, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3UT |
Weather Forecast for LE3
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 44.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Drizzle | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 57.00% | N 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 85.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 81.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 74.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Where is the LE3 Postcode District?
The LE3 postcode district is located in Leicester. It is a district town within Leicester. Nearby towns include Wigston to the South East (4.86 miles away), Markfield to the North West (5.99 miles away), Loughborough to the North (9.43 miles away), Hinckley to the South West (10.22 miles away), and Lutterworth to the South (11.76 miles away). Additionally, the distance from LE3 to the centre of London is approximately 89.87 miles.
The district is within the post town of LEICESTER.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The LE3 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Leicester - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire - East Midlands (England)
- Leicestershire CC and Rutland - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire - East Midlands (England)
| Postcode Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| LE3 0 | Swan House Delivery Office |
| LE3 1 | Swan House Delivery Office |
| LE3 2 | Swan House Delivery Office |
| LE3 3 | Swan House Delivery Office |
| LE3 5 | Leicester West Delivery Office |
| LE3 6 | Leicester West Delivery Office |
| LE3 7 | Leicester West Delivery Office |
| LE3 8 | Leicester West Delivery Office |
| LE3 9 | Leicester West Delivery Office |
| L | E | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| L | E | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £400 | £949 | £672 | |
| 1 | £429 | £1,150 | £633 |
| 2 | £520 | £1,500 | £1,072 |
| 3 | £347 | £3,450 | £1,134 |
| 4 | £368 | £5,633 | £1,456 |
| 5 | £325 | £7,800 | £1,932 |
| 6 | £325 | £13,200 | £2,488 |
| 7 | £429 | £2,427 | £1,462 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £150,000 | £77,000 | |
| 1 | £59,000 | £249,950 | £108,047 |
| 2 | £80,000 | £475,000 | £194,538 |
| 3 | £110,000 | £500,000 | £260,058 |
| 4 | £220,000 | £750,000 | £380,349 |
| 5 | £250,000 | £1,350,000 | £462,760 |
| 6 | £375,000 | £650,000 | £503,125 |
| 7 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 8 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 9 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
Estate Agents who Operate in the LE3 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Leicester | Danvers Estate Agents | 37 Western Boulevard, Leicester, LE2 7HN | 0116 216 8933 | 44 |
 | Leicester Forest East | Newton Fallowell | 18 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3GH | 0116 366 1554 | 40 |
 | Leicester | Hampsons Estate Agents | 146 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester LE3 3JT | 0116 502 2281 | 34 |
 | Leicester | Keywest Estate Agents | 73A HINCKLEY ROAD, WEST END, LEICESTER, LE3 0TD | 0116 216 5536 | 33 |
 | Leicester | Newby & Co | 88 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8ED | 0116 216 3823 | 28 |
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £297,693 | 271 | £287,711 | 282 | £269,769 | 338 | £251,274 | 311 |
| Semi-Detached | £179,138 | 573 | £167,856 | 579 | £161,097 | 527 | £148,925 | 576 |
| Terraced | £146,126 | 528 | £141,742 | 512 | £133,529 | 635 | £117,387 | 605 |
| Flats | £299,811 | 108 | £101,961 | 68 | £102,190 | 82 | £86,293 | 95 |