LE3 3GP is a safe, established residential area on Walsingham Crescent, 1.0km from Thorpe Astley in Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Charnwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 3GP are sourced from Output Area E00130090 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALSINGHAM CRESCENT, LE3 3GP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSINGHAM CRESCENT, LE3 3GP.
372
40
£ 46,800 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE3 3GP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 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 3GP. The average age is 40.5. 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
Detached
£ 222,500
4 sales · Mean £ 227,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 3GP has low crime rates — 43 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
Fossebrook Primary School
Stafford Leys Community Primary School
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- NISA LOCAL0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Welcome Break - WH Smith North0.7 km
- Welcome Break - WH Smith South0.7 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Forest Park Table Table0.2 km
- Red Cow0.9 km
- Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- 14Forty At Crown Packaging0.9 km
- The Good Breakfast0.7 km
- Welcome Break - Burger King0.7 km
- Welcome Break - K F C0.6 km
- Welcome Break - Starbucks0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Lee's House0.9 km
- Welcome Break - Chopstix0.7 km
- Dreams0.4 km
- Beacon Fish Bar0.4 km
- China City0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Welcome Break - Days Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Welcome Break - Waitrose0.6 km
- Central England Co-Operative Society0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Welcome Break - Waitrose0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester5.5 km
- Narborough6.0 km
- South Wigston6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Walsingham Crescent0.1 km
- Braunstone Crossroads0.2 km
- Braunstone Crossroads0.3 km
- Meynells Gorse0.3 km
- Grange Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE33GP · Data under Open Government Licence