Broadband in LE3 5
Leicester, England · 23 deals available
Cheapest
£18.00/mo
NOW Broadband
Best Value
£50/mo
Virgin Media 1130 Mbps
Fastest
1130 Mbps
Virgin Media
Providers
11
available here
📡 Infrastructure at LE3 5
Max Download
1035 Mbps
Max Upload
515 Mbps
Technologies
FTTP
FTTC
Exchange
Leicester
96% Gigabit
100% Superfast
Ofcom verified
💡 Full fibre (FTTP) is scheduled for this area in Q3 2026
Our top picks for LE3 5
Best Value
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Virgin Media
Gig1 Fibre
£50
/month
1130
Mbps
18
months
£900
total
Gigabit speeds
Future proof
Own network
Expensive
Price rises
Cable areas only
Fastest
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Virgin Media
Gig1 Fibre
£50
/month
1130
Mbps
18
months
£900
total
Gigabit speeds
Future proof
Own network
Expensive
Price rises
Cable areas only
Cheapest
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NOW Broadband
Fab Fibre
£18
/month
36
Mbps
0
months
£216
total
No contract
Cheapest fibre option
Cancel anytime
Slower speeds
Basic router
All 23 deals in LE3 5
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Fab Fibre | 36 Mbps | £18/mo | £216 | Get deal → | |
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Super Fibre | 63 Mbps | £22/mo | £264 | Get deal → | |
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Superfast 1 | 38 Mbps | £22/mo | £528 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre Broadband | 36 Mbps | £23.5/mo | £282 | Get deal → | |
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Unlimited Fibre | 66 Mbps | £24.99/mo | £600 | Get deal → | |
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Fast Broadband Plus | 67 Mbps | £24.99/mo | £450 | Get deal → | |
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Superfast 1 | 38 Mbps | £25/mo | £600 | Get deal → | |
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Superfast 2 | 73 Mbps | £25/mo | £600 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre 65 | 67 Mbps | £26/mo | £468 | Get deal → | |
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Superfast | 59 Mbps | £27/mo | £486 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre | 36 Mbps | £27/mo | £648 | Get deal → | |
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Superfast 2 | 67 Mbps | £27/mo | £648 | Get deal → | |
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Fast Fibre Broadband | 67 Mbps | £27.5/mo | £330 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre Essential | 36 Mbps | £27.99/mo | £672 | Get deal → | |
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M125 Fibre | 132 Mbps | £28/mo | £504 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre 1 | 50 Mbps | £29.99/mo | £720 | Get deal → | |
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Unlimited Fibre 1 | 36 Mbps | £31.99/mo | £384 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre Max | 74 Mbps | £32/mo | £768 | Get deal → | |
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Fibre 2 | 74 Mbps | £32.99/mo | £792 | Get deal → | |
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M250 Fibre | 264 Mbps | £33/mo | £594 | Get deal → | |
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Unlimited Fibre 2 | 66 Mbps | £35.99/mo | £432 | Get deal → | |
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M500 Fibre | 516 Mbps | £38/mo | £684 | Get deal → | |
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Gig1 Fibre | 1130 Mbps | £50/mo | £900 | Get deal → |
Not available at LE3 5
Hyperoptic, Community Fibre, Gigaclear, Three,
Data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Prices checked 4 April 2026
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Your broadband guide for LE3 5
LE3 5 encompasses residential areas extending towards Leicester's outer suburbs, featuring properties characteristic of planned suburban developments. Semi-detached and detached homes with gardens dominate, reflecting the area's development as a family-oriented neighbourhood. Local facilities including primary schools, recreational areas, and shopping parades support everyday resident needs. Gigabit broadband availability reaches 50 percent of addresses, with superfast broadband coverage at 95 percent ensuring comprehensive digital connectivity across the sector.
The neighbourhood character is distinctly suburban and family-oriented, with mature landscaping and established community identity. Parks and recreational facilities provide spaces for children's activities and adult socialisation, contributing to community wellbeing. Property values reflect the area's popularity with families, supported by good school provision and established amenities. Digital infrastructure investment ensures that residents have adequate broadband access for work, education, and entertainment purposes.
Prospective family residents value LE3 5's combination of suburban character, school quality, and reliable broadband connectivity. The 95 percent superfast broadband coverage provides adequate internet for family needs and home working arrangements, whilst gigabit options at 50 percent offer enhanced capacity for demanding applications. The area's established community character, family-friendly facilities, and modern digital infrastructure position it attractively for families seeking stable residential environments.
📍 About broadband in Leicester
Leicester is served by the LE3 postcode area in England.
Average speed in LE3: 134 Mbps
Compared to UK average: 68% faster