LE3 9PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Parks Boulevard, 0.3km from Parks, New in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Western ward and the Leicester West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE3 9PU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE3 9PU are sourced from Output Area E00069278 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW PARKS BOULEVARD, LE3 9PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW PARKS BOULEVARD, LE3 9PU.
338
34
£ 36,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE3 9PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE3 9PU has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE3 9PU. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
10 sales · Mean £ 173,400
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE3 9PU is moderate at 73 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
Forest Lodge Academy
The Hall School
Parks Primary School
New College Leicester
Stokes Wood Primary School
West Gate School
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Buswells Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Lodge Tea And Coffee House0.5 km
- Parks Pantry Lunch Club And Food Bank0.3 km
- Team Hub Cafe0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- New Parks Food0.2 km
- New Parks Leisure Centre0.5 km
- SR Convenience Store0.8 km
- Everyday Off Licence0.3 km
- S. Patrick And B. Godwin Butchers0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Angelo's Chippery0.8 km
- Bonney Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Amin Balti House0.8 km
- Number One0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Parks Social Club0.3 km
- Heathley Park0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester4.1 km
- South Wigston8.0 km
- Syston8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Aikman Avenue0.1 km
- Aikman Avenue0.1 km
- Birds Nest Avenue0.2 km
- Dillon Way0.2 km
- Dillon Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE39PU · Data under Open Government Licence