LE5 postcode

Broadband in LE5 3BA

Leicester, Leicester

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Full fibre (FTTP) covers 100% of premises here.

Best speed1000 Mbps
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Flood Risk

High

Fibre (FTTP)

Yes (100%)

Best speed

1000 Mbps

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Living near LE5 3BA

Leicester covers the LE5 3BA postcode. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Leicester. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Leicester beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Leicester ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Every premises at LE5 3BA meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for LE5 3BA. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 0 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Flood risk: High. Zone: Zone 1. Higher flood risk area. Check the Environment Agency flood map in detail. This will affect insurance costs. Air quality: Unknown.

Deprivation index: decile undefined out of 10. That's most deprived.

Nearest train station: Leicester. Distance: 0.5 miles. Walking distance for most people. Also: South Wigston (3.8 mi). And Syston (4.7 mi). No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

4G outdoor coverage: 95%. Good coverage. Some indoor dead spots possible. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 100/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 50/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Before committing to LE5 3BA, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

LE5 3BA has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)100%
100%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at LE5 3BA

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at LE5 3BA

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

95%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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Area suitability scores

LE5 3BA

Remote Worker

100

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

0

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

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Flood risk

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Flood risk: High

This postcode is in undefined — high risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Risk Level

High

Environment Agency

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Leicester

Most common: Band

A
5%£1,381
B
10%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
20%£2,531
F
10%£2,991
G
8%£3,452
H
2%£4,142

Annual council tax estimates for , 2024/25

VOA (Valuation Office Agency)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

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Leicester

0.5 mi

by road

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South Wigston

3.8 mi

by road

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Syston

4.7 mi

by road

🚂

Narborough

5.7 mi

by road

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Sileby

6.5 mi

by road

Network Rail / National Rail · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

DEFRA UK-AIR · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01013746

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Area info

Parish

Leicester

District

Leicester

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01013746

Frequently asked questions about LE5 3BA

What are the broadband speeds available at LE5 3BA?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at LE5 3BA. Maximum download speeds reach 1000 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near LE5 3BA?

No recent house price data for LE5 3BA. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at LE5 3BA?

LE5 3BA has a High flood risk rating, classified as Unknown by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

How does crime rate in LE5 3BA compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is LE5 3BA for remote working?

LE5 3BA scores 100/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at LE5 3BA?

4G outdoor coverage at LE5 3BA is 95%, with 5G outdoor at not yet available. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near LE5 3BA?

EPC data is not yet available for LE5 3BA. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What transport links are available near LE5 3BA?

The nearest train station to LE5 3BA is Leicester, 0.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include South Wigston (3.8 mi) and Syston (4.7 mi).

Is LE5 3BA a suitable area for families?

LE5 3BA scores 50/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at LE5 3BA?

Air quality at LE5 3BA is rated Unknown with PM2.5 levels at not measured. Check Open-Meteo for detailed air quality forecasts.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from LE5 3BA?

EV charging data is not yet available for LE5 3BA. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at LE5 3BA?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at LE5 3BA. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. FTTP (full fibre to the premises) is at 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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