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About

Abbey ward is located in the city of Leicester, covering an area in the southern part of the city centre. It includes landmarks such as the National Space Centre and Abbey Park, one of Leicester’s largest green spaces. The ward is bordered by the River Soar, which runs through the park, providing a natural boundary. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with some industrial sites along its edges.

Abbey ward is home to a range of communities, with a variety of housing types from terraced homes to modern apartments. The area has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to major roads like the A6. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, with the park serving as a focal point for outdoor activities. The ward’s history is reflected in its name, referencing the medieval Leicester Abbey, whose ruins can still be seen in Abbey Park.

Area overview

On average Abbey has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Abbey is £41,802 per year. There are 6 schools in Abbey: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Abbey is home to around 22,105 people, with a population density of about 3,719.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population
22,105
Population density
3,719.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,067
41.02%
Indian
5,239
23.7%
Other White
1,945
8.8%
African
1,580
7.15%
Other
957
4.33%
Total population: 22,106

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,018
24.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,936
23.14%
Owns outright
1,917
22.92%
Social rents from council
1,561
18.66%
Other social rented
708
8.46%
Total households: 8,365

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £248,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£251,000
Flats16£111,000
Semi-Detached66£262,000
Terraced38£232,500

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

All postcodes in Abbey

LE45FR

Cosby Walk

LE42PZ

Border Drive

LE42PT

Hadrian Road

LE42FF

Seddons Close

LE42LH

Cotley Road

LE42FP

Chilcombe Close

LE45JN

Abbey

LE40EB

Tollemache Avenue

LE42HN

Wheatley Road

LE40LP

Rossett Drive

LE40JQ

Sheringham Road

LE14AU

Abbey

LE40ES

Haydon Lane

LE43EX

Red Hill Way

LE45FE

Markfield Court

LE42PG

Border Drive

LE42EG

Marwood Road

LE40JW

Somerset Avenue

LE40HH

Babingley Drive

LE40FP

Avebury Avenue

LE40DN

Egerton Avenue

LE42RE

Thurcaston Road

LE42EZ

Stapleford Road

LE40FY

Butcombe Road

LE42DE

Chadwick Walk

LE45FW

Abbey

LE35FW

Limekiln Road

LE35DZ

Bath Lane

LE35BE

Bath Lane

LE40DJ

Downham Avenue

LE42NJ

Wheatland Road

LE42LD

Bedale Drive

LE42GJ

Cashmore View

LE40LQ

Rossett Drive

LE40HX

Milverton Avenue

LE13UJ

Navigation Street

LE42LF

Cotswold Green

LE40LJ

Heacham Drive

LE35AG

Frog Island

LE14LR

Talbot Lane

LE40DT

Sudeley Avenue

LE42BH

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42DB

Blenheim Way

LE40FH

Anstey Lane

LE40BN

Greenlawn Walk

LE35GB

Bishop Meadow

LE13BX

Bay Street

LE42AJ

Abbeymead Road

LE45QE

Beaumanor Road

LE42GF

Barsby Walk

LE45JD

Exploration Drive

LE45BP

Swithland Avenue

LE40HW

Dersingham Road

LE35FU

Pingle Wharf Approach

LE40EP

Bramwell Lane

LE42PR

Hadrian Road

LE45AQ

Abbey

LE40LA

Brancaster Close

LE40AY

Brian Road

LE42QJ

Abbey

LE35BN

Jarvis Street

LE42QH

Abbey

LE42EP

Marwood Road

LE40EF

Maple Close

LE14QS

Cumberland Street

LE14BQ

Cumberland Street

LE42JA

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42JF

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42JX

Bewcastle Grove

LE42LL

Hambledon Green

LE45NS

Exploration Drive

LE35DL

North Mills

LE45FX

Dishley Lane

LE40NH

Galleywood Drive

LE40JE

Parker Drive

LE40HQ

Burnham Drive

LE42LR

Jersey Road

LE45QB

Beaumanor Road

LE42GZ

Hattern Avenue

LE40JL

Menzies Road

LE14QL

Burgess Street

LE42LX

Ledbury Green

LE45QP

Drummond Road

LE42DX

Ingold Avenue

LE42HA

Helena Crescent

LE40FF

Anstey Lane

LE35FX

Ervins Court

LE14AZ

Old Mill Lane

LE42BB

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42PU

Hadrian Road

LE40GU

Savernake Road

LE45JU

Abbey

LE42PP

Garth Avenue

LE13WU

Foundry Lane

LE40DS

Sudeley Avenue

LE42LY

Ledbury Green

LE42DW

Hattern Avenue

LE40GA

Jean Drive

LE14AX

Highcross Street

LE42FR

Greystoke Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.