LE3 6DB is a safe, established residential area on Danehurst Avenue, 0.2km from Dane Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fosse ward and the Leicester West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £308k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00069529 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANEHURST AVENUE, LE3 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANEHURST AVENUE, LE3 6DB.
294
41
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 6DB 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 6DB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 6DB. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,000
13 sales · Mean £ 240,380
Detached
£ 259,150
1 sales · Mean £ 259,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 6DB 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
West Gate School
Dovelands Primary School
Inglehurst Junior School
Inglehurst Infant School
Parks Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Stokes Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- U Pawelka0.6 km
- Euro Mini Market1.0 km
- West End Supermarket0.9 km
- Your Shop1.0 km
- Pool Road Convenience Store And Off Licence0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Master Hua0.8 km
- New Crystal Jade0.6 km
- Your Baking Company0.9 km
- Chung's Kitchen0.8 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crows Nest0.8 km
- Newfoundpool WMC0.7 km
- Sir Charles Napier0.5 km
- West Leicester Conservative Club0.9 km
- Leicester Estonian House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Star Barre0.9 km
- Luma Coffee0.9 km
- Big Dave's Cafe0.7 km
- Antep Grill Restaurant0.5 km
- XXL Street Food0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abinger Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.7 km
- South Wigston6.5 km
- Narborough7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ambrose Close0.1 km
- Christ The King School0.1 km
- Ambrose Close0.1 km
- Sandhurst Road0.1 km
- Sandhurst Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE36DB · Data under Open Government Licence