LE3 1PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alcott Close, 0.7km from West End in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 23.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 1PU are sourced from Output Area E00068814 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALCOTT CLOSE, LE3 1PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCOTT CLOSE, LE3 1PU.
398
42
£ 32,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 1PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LE3 1PU — age 42, 77% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 1PU. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
3 sales · Mean £ 181,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 1PU is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queensmead Primary Academy
Dovelands Primary School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
West Gate School
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Fullhurst Community College
Braunstone Community Primary School
Folville Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Gill Stores / Cut Price Fireworks0.5 km
- Getir UK Limited0.8 km
- U Pawelka0.7 km
- St James Asda On The Move0.3 km
- Hinckley Road Wine And Spirits0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Imperial Chippy0.6 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Fry Inn0.8 km
- Frydales0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- XXL Street Food0.7 km
- Antep Grill Restaurant0.6 km
- La Santa Pizza0.6 km
- Parkside Community Cafe0.9 km
- Brite Bites Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sir Charles Napier0.9 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.7 km
- Braunstone Working Men's Club Kitchen0.8 km
- West End Working Mens Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abinger Guest House0.9 km
- Winstanley House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.9 km
- South Wigston5.9 km
- Narborough6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Priestley Road0.2 km
- Sunnycroft Road0.3 km
- Sunnycroft Road0.3 km
- Dickens Court0.3 km
- Dovelands School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE31PU · Data under Open Government Licence