LE3 3PY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LE3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3PY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case LE which means Leicester.
- Postal District. In our case LE3.
- Postal Sector. In our case LE3 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PY.
The regional mail center for the post area LE is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the LE3 3PY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEICESTER WEST DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LE3 3PY postcode have the street address of Forest House Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LE3 3PY postcode is home to a bustling 279 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEICESTER within the old postal county of Leicestershire.
LE3 3PY is within the village of Leicester Forest East.
The LE3 3PY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LE3 3PY are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are end-terraced. The remainder are detached, semi-detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in LE3 3PY are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LE3 3PY
The telephone area code for LE3 3PY is 0116 Leicester.
Map Coordinates for LE3 3PY
| Latitude | 52.6194654539 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.21223580879 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LE3 3PY
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 233 Leicester and Hinckley | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 140 Leicester Coventry & Rugby | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for LE3 3PY
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LE3 3PY Postcode?
Download Speeds For LE3 3PY
| Average Mbps | 170.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
LE3 3PY has an average download speed of 170.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
160 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
94% of postcodes (1,117,390) have slower broadband speeds.
6% of postcodes (67,091) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LE3 3PY
| Average Mbps | 18.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 115.000 |
LE3 3PY has an average upload speed of 18.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,185 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
90% of postcodes (1,061,669) have slower upload speeds.
10% of postcodes (118,787) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LE3 3PY Postcode
England Primary Schools
New Lubbesthorpe Primary School
Address: New Lubbesthorpe Primary School, Tay Road, Lubbesthorpe, Leicester, LE19 4BF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01162169963
Stafford Leys Community Primary School
Address: Stafford Leys Community Primary School, Stafford Leys, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3LJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01162392482
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LE3 3PY
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 530 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 66 NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FP
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 498 NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FU
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16 EASTFIELD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 6FD
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
SMILE ESSENTIAL
Address: 434A NARBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2FS
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 62 STATION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8BQ
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LE3 3PY
THORPE ASTLEY PHARMACY
Address: LAKIN DRIVE, THORPE ASTLEY, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3RU
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2899091
SAFFRON PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 WARREN COURT, WARREN LANE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LE3 3LW
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 386330
BOOTS
Address: 532 BRAUNSTONE LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3DH
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2898650
HOCKLEY FARM CHEMIST
Address: 39 HOCKLEY FARM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1HN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2856008
THE VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: 3 ENTERPRISE HOUSES, KIRBY MUXLOE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 2AE
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2387353
MEDICURE PHARMACY
Address: 107 TURNBULL DRIVE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2JW
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 897121
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LE3 3PY
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - LEICESTER FOREST EAST PRACTICE
Address: 2 PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - ENDERBY
Address: GROVE FARM TRIANGLE, ENDERBY, LEICESTER, LE19 1WT
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
GLENFIELD OPTICIANS (LEICESTER)
Address: 93 DOMINION ROAD, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8JB
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
4566 LEICESTER FOSSE PARK
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, NARBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH, FOSSE PARK, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 2LL
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
EDMONDS AND SLATTER OPTICIANS (GLENFIELD)
Address: 3 STAMFORD STREET, GLENFIELD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 8DL
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FOSSE PARK - LEICESTER)
Address: UNIT 2, FOSSE PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, FOSSE PARK AVENUE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE19 1HJ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LE3 3PY
KINGSWAY BRANCH
Address: THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, LAKIN DRIVE, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3RU
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
THORPE ASTLEY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, LAKIN DRIVE, THORPE ASTLEY, BRAUNSTONE, LEICESTER, LE3 3RU
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
FOREST HOUSE MEDICAL CTR
Address: 2A PARK DRIVE, LEICESTER FOREST EAST, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3FN
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2898111
WARREN LANE SURGERY
Address: WARREN LANE, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3LW
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
LLR SAS PROVIDER
Address: SPECIAL ALLOCATION, PO BOX 11058, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE1 8FL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01164 647002
HOCKLEY FARM MED PRACT (A NANA)
Address: 39 HOCKLEY FARM ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 1HN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2226100
Transport Links near LE3 3PY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LE3 3PY
- Narborough
Narborough station, Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HRDistance: 5.06 milesDriving Time: 10.63 minutes - Leicester
Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QBDistance: 5.77 milesDriving Time: 12.31 minutes - South Wigston
South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XUDistance: 7.25 milesDriving Time: 13.94 minutes - Syston
Syston station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HADistance: 11.81 milesDriving Time: 16.26 minutes - Sileby
Sileby station, King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RNDistance: 13.78 milesDriving Time: 17.67 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LE3 3PY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LE3 3PY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LE3 3PY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Charnwood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Edward Argar |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LE3 3PY Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Blaby District Council and the County Council is Leicestershire County Council.
Leicestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Blaby District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Blaby District at the following link Blaby District.How much is the Council Tax?
Blaby District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Blaby District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the LE3 3PY Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Leicestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Leicestershire County CouncilHouse Sales in LE3 3PY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £360,000 | £267,500 | £313,750 | 2 |
| 2015 | £234,995 | £249,995 | £302,281 | 7 |
| 2016 | £164,995 | £500,000 | £307,695 | 25 |
| 2017 | £229,580 | £274,995 | £337,188 | 16 |
| 2018 | £259,995 | £294,995 | £364,668 | 29 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £200,000 | £341,667 | 3 |
| 2020 | £178,500 | £457,000 | £365,417 | 6 |
| 2021 | £200,000 | £410,000 | £305,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £650,000 | £442,000 | £574,000 | 4 |
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Postcodes near the LE3 3PY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LE3 3PY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Meridian Way, LEICESTER, LE19 1LW | 1.49 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Grove Farm Triangle, Enderby, LEICESTER, LE19 1WT | 3.00 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Narborough Road South, LEICESTER, LE3 2LL | 3.17 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Asda |
| Iceland, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 0PE | 4.00 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Iceland |
| Aldi, Aylestone Road, LEICESTER, LE2 8TD | 4.44 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LE3 3PY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Motorway Service Area, East, Leicester, LE3 3GB | 0.30 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Motorway Service Area, East |
| Meridian Leisure Park, Leicester, LE19 1JZ | 1.07 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Meridian Leisure Park |
| Leicester Haymarket Unit 2, Leicester, LE1 3GD | 3.53 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to Leicester Haymarket Unit 2 |
| M6 Services, Rugby, CV23 0PB | 14.47 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to M6 Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ | 1.35 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to McDonald's, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1WZ |
| McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX | 2.07 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to McDonald's, Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Fosse Park Avenue, LEICESTER, LE19 1HX |
| McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH | 3.32 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to McDonald's, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LH |
| McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN | 3.41 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to McDonald's, Market Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Narborough Road, LEICESTER, LE3 2RB | 2.24 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to KFC Leicester - Narborough Road |
| KFC, High Street, LEICESTER, LE1 4FP | 3.42 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to KFC Leicester - High Street |
| KFC, Belgrave Boulevard, LEICESTER, LE4 2JD | 4.47 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to KFC Leicester - Belgrave Boulevard |
| KFC, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3BT | 6.07 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to KFC Leicester Services - Birstall |
| KFC, Waterside Road, Hamilton, LEICESTER, LE5 1TL | 6.35 miles | Directions from LE3 3PY to KFC Leicester - Waterside Road |