Aikman Close Leicester
29 addresses across 1 postcode (LE3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23100032.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (C: 24, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Leicester costs £2,529 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Western Park (61 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Parks Medical Centre (B Hainsworth), about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 266 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2021 | 15 LE3 9JL | Flat or maisonette | £85,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (24); House, semi-detached (1); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (25); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leicester in 2026-27: Band D £2,529 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,686 | £1,967 | £2,248 | £2,529 | £3,091 | £3,653 | £4,215 | £5,058 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (98% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 88 m and 89 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE3 9JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aikman Close New Parks | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Holiday Parkings | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Blink | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 23.4 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Parks Medical Centre (B Hainsworth) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - New Parks Police Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Aikman Avenue Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,190 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Western Park 61 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonney Road Allotments 3.5 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 76 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at New Parks, Leicester, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at New Parks, Leicester | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Abbey Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Old Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Old Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Little Gorse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Oakmeadow Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leicester: see them on the Leicester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Stokes Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Herewoode Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Inglehurst Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Inglehurst Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Lodge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Brook Mead Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dovelands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Sep 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Hall School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Sep 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth House (plans4rehab) LE3 6QR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Pindar Nursery LE3 9RN | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Bonney Fish & Chips LE3 9NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Jays Convenience LE3 9HT | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Stokes Wood Primary School LE3 9BX | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aikman Avenue (53); On or near Perth Avenue (51); On or near Aikman Close (46); On or near Coates Avenue (43); On or near Glengarry Court (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 82% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 18% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 42% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LE3 9JL: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Chettle Road · Perth Avenue · Piper Way · Aikman Avenue · Coates Avenue · Glengarry Close · Glengarry Court · Piper Close · The Ridgeway · Blissett Road · Wood End · Birds Nest Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.