Sun Way Leicester, Blaby
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2801037.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £252,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: 11 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Blaby costs £2,490 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Braunstone Park (68 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hockley Farm Med Pract (A Nana), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 900 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £273,050 | £273,050 | £273,050 |
| 2016 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £25,500 | £25,500 | £25,500 |
| 1995 | 2 | £38,500 | £35,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2023 | 1 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £252,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 2 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £273,050 | |
| 18 Sep 2019 | 7 LE3 3DS | Other | £15,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Oct 2016 | 3 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 2 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 2 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £25,500 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 4 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1995 | 8 LE3 3DS | Semi-detached | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Blaby in 2026-27: Band D £2,490 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,660 | £1,937 | £2,214 | £2,490 | £3,044 | £3,597 | £4,150 | £4,980 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (69% of about 1,370 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 2-4 Westover Road, Braunstone Town: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Land To Rear Of 27 To 45, Avon Road, Braunstone Town: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 1 February 2027 to 12 February 2027: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 23 August 2026 to 24 August 2026: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE3 3DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE3 3DD | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 91 m and 92 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE3 3DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE3 3DS | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sun Way Leicester | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Margaret's Bus Station Leicester | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hockley Farm Med Pract (A Nana) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Frith Hospital (Epma) | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Blaby Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-op - Leicester Forest East | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Braunstone Park 68 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Reservoir Allotments 2.5 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 74 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Spinney | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Bendbow Spinney | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Foxholes Spinney | Wood | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Meynell's Gorse | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 12 |
2 of the street's 12 addresses are 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 Blaby: see them on the Blaby page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fossebrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Winstanley School | Secondary | 11–16 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Braunstone Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queensmead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Braunstone Frith Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Caldecote Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Stafford Leys Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ravenhurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Folville Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunway News LE3 3DS | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Lee's House LE3 3DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Londis LE3 3DS | Retailers - other | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Coffee & Co LE3 3DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Lucky Bamboo LE3 3DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Braunstone Lane Convenience Store LE3 3DG | Retailers - other | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Dec 2024 |
| New Cantrell Stores LE3 1SD | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Braunstone Victoria Working Mens Club LE3 1SD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| St Mary's Playgroup LE3 3FT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Rose Grace Kitchen LE3 1SR | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Best One LE3 1SS | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| China City LE3 3GF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cantrell Road (32); On or near Dunstall Avenue (26); On or near Chaplin Court (19); On or near Butterfield Close (16); On or near Roundhill Court (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility asset works, 1 February 2027 to 12 February 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Coffee & Co (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LE3 3DS) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chaplin Court · Beech Drive · Thornton Close · Woodland Drive · Dunstall Avenue · Roundhill Court · Bendbow Rise · Butterfield Close · Conkers Close · Radford Drive · Westover Road · Hardie Crescent
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.