Leicester · LE3

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Covering Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Groby Road – A50, Leicester Forest East, Westcotes, including Abbey, Aylestone, Beaumont Leys. Find plumbers nearby.

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LE3 (Braunstone) in a nutshell

LE3 covers Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Groby Road – A50, Leicester Forest East, Westcotes, in Blaby and Hinckley and Bosworth and Leicester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for LE3

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Two councils in one district

LE3 is split between Blaby and Hinckley and Bosworth and Leicester. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

LE3 stretches across Abbey, Aylestone, Beaumont Leys and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'LE3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Leicester has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Leicester: 26.9% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Leicester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does LE3 cover?

LE3 (Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Groby Road – A50, Leicester Forest East, Westcotes) includes the wards of Abbey, Aylestone, Beaumont Leys, Braunstone Millfield, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Braunstone Ravenhurst, Enderby, Fosse, Glenfield Ellis, Glenfield Faire, Groby, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Westcotes, Western (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to LE3?

Neighbouring districts include LE1 (Leicester) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering LE3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in LE3?

About 41,235 households and 101,091 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,828 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is LE3 in?

LE3 sits in Blaby, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Leicester West, Mid Leicestershire, South Leicestershire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
LE3 1
Areas covered
Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Groby Road – A50, Leicester Forest East, Westcotes 2
Active postcodes
1,828 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
41,235 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
101,091 2
Electoral wards
Abbey, Aylestone, Beaumont Leys, Braunstone Millfield, Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Braunstone Ravenhurst, Enderby, Fosse … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Leicester West, Mid Leicestershire, South Leicestershire 4
Local authority
Blaby, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicester 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Leicester built-up area)
2.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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