LE3 8QH is a sought-after residential area on Farmers Close, 1.1km from Dominion Estate in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Ellis ward and the Charnwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LE3 8QH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k, down 26.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00187412 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARMERS CLOSE, LE3 8QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARMERS CLOSE, LE3 8QH.
460
30
£ 46,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 8QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE3 8QH combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£416k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £416k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 8QH. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,025
2 sales · Mean £ 335,025
Detached
£ 410,000
3 sales · Mean £ 381,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 8QH has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glenfield Primary School
Lady Jane Grey Primary School
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Morningside Pharmacy0.8 km
- STM Convenience Store0.5 km
- Glenfield Off Licence & Takeaway0.6 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- S J Langton Finest Meats0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Forge Inn0.5 km
- The Nags Head0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Country Kitchen Cafe0.5 km
- The Mill Lane Cafe0.6 km
- Shant Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Glenfield House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester6.0 km
- Narborough8.3 km
- South Wigston8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Forge Close0.1 km
- Foresters Close0.2 km
- Foresters Close0.2 km
- Forge Close0.2 km
- Stanley Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE38QH · Data under Open Government Licence