LE3 6FS is a safe, established residential area on Meadway, 0.4km from Dane Hills in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Western ward and the Leicester West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE3, LE3 6FS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 6FS are sourced from Output Area E00069517 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADWAY, LE3 6FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, LE3 6FS.
327
42
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 6FS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE3 6FS spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 6FS. The average age is 41.9. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Detached
£ 360,000
5 sales · Mean £ 375,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 6FS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Gate School
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dovelands Primary School
New College Leicester
Queensmead Primary Academy
Inglehurst Junior School
Inglehurst Infant School
Braunstone Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Pool Road Convenience Store And Off Licence1.0 km
- Hinckley Road Wine And Spirits1.0 km
- Traditional0.9 km
- Bloxham News0.8 km
- St James Service Station/Spar0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Family Shopper0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
- New Mandarin Chef1.0 km
- Subway0.5 km
- TJ's Burgers1.0 km
- New Crystal Jade1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sir Charles Napier1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Antep Grill Restaurant0.8 km
- XXL Street Food1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Winstanley House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.2 km
- South Wigston6.6 km
- Narborough7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Letchworth Road0.2 km
- Letchworth Road0.2 km
- Westfield Road0.2 km
- Westfield Road0.2 km
- Western Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE36FS · Data under Open Government Licence