LE3 8AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sports Road, 0.2km from Frith, Glenfield in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Fairestone ward and the Charnwood constituency.
For serious buyers, LE3 8AH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00130060 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPORTS ROAD, LE3 8AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPORTS ROAD, LE3 8AH.
321
49
£ 46,400 /yr
43%
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 8AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £310k 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 8AH. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 303,750
12 sales · Mean £ 317,375
Semi-Detached
£ 188,000
1 sales · Mean £ 188,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE3 8AH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glenfield Primary School
The Hall School
Forest Lodge Academy
Braunstone Frith Primary Academy
New College Leicester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Say Express0.4 km
- Parkem Chemist Limited0.2 km
- Morningside Pharmacy0.6 km
- STM Convenience Store0.5 km
- Hina Supermarket1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Railway Inn0.7 km
- The Nags Head0.6 km
- The Forge Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Sameeha Modern Indian Dining0.3 km
- Shant Restaurant0.6 km
- The Country Kitchen Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Glenfield House0.6 km
- Golden Orient0.3 km
- Lee's Kitchen0.3 km
- Marine Fish Bar UK Ltd0.3 km
- Amin Balti House0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester5.1 km
- South Wigston8.4 km
- Narborough8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Frith Close0.2 km
- Frith Close0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Salcombe Drive0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE38AH · Data under Open Government Licence