LE3 6RD is a safe, established residential area on Sandhurst Close, 0.2km from Dane Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE3 6RD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 65.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 6RD are sourced from Output Area E00069529 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDHURST CLOSE, LE3 6RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDHURST CLOSE, LE3 6RD.
294
41
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 6RD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LE3 6RD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 65.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 6RD. The average age is 40.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 177,357
Detached
£ 209,500
2 sales · Mean £ 209,500
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
1 sales · Mean £ 186,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 6RD has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
Dovelands Primary School
West Gate School
Parks Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Stokes Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- U Pawelka0.6 km
- Bosworth Express1.0 km
- Euro Mini Market0.9 km
- Tudor Groceries0.9 km
- West End Supermarket0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Master Hua0.8 km
- New Crystal Jade0.6 km
- Your Baking Company0.9 km
- Chung's Kitchen0.7 km
- New China Chef1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crows Nest0.8 km
- Newfoundpool WMC0.6 km
- Sir Charles Napier0.4 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.9 km
- Leicester Estonian House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Star Barre0.9 km
- Top Chef Breakfast And Desserts1.0 km
- Luma Coffee0.8 km
- Big Dave's Cafe0.7 km
- Antep Grill Restaurant0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abinger Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.6 km
- South Wigston6.5 km
- Narborough7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sandhurst Road0.1 km
- Sandhurst Road0.1 km
- Crawford Road0.1 km
- Christ The King School0.2 km
- Ambrose Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE36RD · Data under Open Government Licence