LE3 2JL is a safe, established residential area on Kingsway, 1.0km from Aylestone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Ravenhurst and Fosse ward and the South Leicestershire constituency.
For families considering a move, LE3 2JL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blaby.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 2JL are sourced from Output Area E00130180 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, LE3 2JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, LE3 2JL.
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43
£ 39,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LE3 2JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 2JL. The average age is 42.7. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 2JL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravenhurst Primary School
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Ellesmere College
Caldecote Community Primary School
Granby Primary School
Montrose School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Newell Chemist0.7 km
- Swidi Food & Wine0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Aylestone Farms Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Chaiiwala0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Gilly's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Itsu0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Watergate Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Chef0.5 km
- Greggs - Leicester0.8 km
- Braunstone Chippy0.7 km
- Maharaja0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Braunstone And District WMC0.9 km
- The Winstanley Arms0.5 km
- The Black Horse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Wigston3.7 km
- Narborough4.2 km
- Leicester4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Francis Avenue0.1 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Edward Avenue0.2 km
- Edward Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE32JL · Data under Open Government Licence