Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

MEADWAY, LE3 6FS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, LE3 6FS.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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West Gate School

Good178 pupils0.1 km
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Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding630 pupils0.5 km
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Dovelands Primary School

Good556 pupils0.7 km
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New College Leicester

Good977 pupils0.8 km
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Queensmead Primary Academy

Good432 pupils0.9 km
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Inglehurst Junior School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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Inglehurst Infant School

Inadequate253 pupils1.0 km
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Braunstone Community Primary School

Good435 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.8 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sir Charles Napier1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Antep Grill Restaurant0.8 km
  • XXL Street Food1.0 km
hotel

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