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About

Abbey ward sits on the western edge of Leicester city centre, bordered by the River Soar and the Great Central Railway line. Its landscape is defined by industrial heritage, with the Abbey Pumping Station and the historic Abbey Meadows as central features. The area includes a significant stretch of the Grand Union Canal, which runs parallel to the river, shaping its layout and providing a distinct waterside character.

The ward is anchored by the substantial Abbey Park, one of the city's largest green spaces, which contains the ruins of the 12th-century Leicester Abbey. This mix of parkland, waterways, and former industrial sites creates a specific environment. Residential areas consist primarily of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern developments near the water. The National Space Centre, with its distinctive rocket tower, is a prominent landmark on the ward's northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Abbey has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 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 per household 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.54(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.45(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.38(+120%)
Public order
14.57(+109%)
Vehicle crime
14.43(+245%)
East Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,399
25.62%
No qualifications
4,377
25.49%
Level 3 (A level)
2,521
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,213
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,030
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 17,171

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 147 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £485,000.

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
Detached10£258,500
Flats24£132,500
Semi-Detached66£268,500
Terraced47£235,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

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

All postcodes in Abbey

LE14DN

Johnson Street

LE42FX

Canonsleigh Walk

LE45SP

Corporation Road

LE42PQ

Hadrian Road

LE42AU

Langley Avenue

LE45AL

Ariane Place

LE14RF

Long Lane

LE42GE

Barsby Walk

LE13AY

Abbey

LE14JT

Great Central Street

LE35FH

All Saints Road

LE40BG

Devonshire Road

LE42LT

Jersey Road

LE42PA

Astill Drive

LE45QH

Abbey Lane

LE14BA

Highcross Street

LE42GS

Halifax Drive

LE40BJ

Exmoor Avenue

LE42GY

Hattern Avenue

LE42HE

Ranworth Walk

LE42PB

Astill Drive

LE42RH

Bondman Close

LE42TX

Waingrove Walk

LE13AE

South Church Gate

LE42TY

Langley Walk

LE35BW

Swan Place

LE40DG

Byford Road

LE40DH

Downham Avenue

LE42JU

Bewcastle Grove

LE14BR

Sanvey Gate

LE40BA

Cornwall Road

LE42AF

Abbey Lane

LE42EA

Ingold Avenue

LE42EF

Marwood Road

LE42GN

Elliott Road

LE42GX

Halifax Drive

LE42QF

Thurcaston Road

LE45RB

Robert Hall Street

LE13WN

Thames Street

LE14QB

Junior Street

LE14QF

Junior Street

LE35AS

Frog Island

LE35DH

Frog Island

LE42QG

Thurcaston Road

LE40BH

Exmoor Avenue

LE40GR

St Helens Close

LE40LB

Cheltenham Road

LE40NN

Danbury Drive

LE42AS

Orton Road

LE42FA

Saunderson Road

LE45NU

Exploration Drive

LE13UR

Navigation Street

LE40FJ

Anstey Lane

LE40GG

Mendip Avenue

LE40LL

Heacham Drive

LE42FJ

Penkridge Walk

LE42FN

Chilcombe Walk

LE45AB

Discovery Road

LE13EB

St Margarets Street

LE13UL

Charter Street

LE35BF

Bath Lane

LE35FQ

Grand Union Embankment

LE40BT

St Margarets Way

LE40HN

Burnham Drive

LE42HP

Wheatley Road

LE42JZ

Colsterdale Close

LE42NA

Morpeth Avenue

LE45NZ

Abbey Lane

LE45QT

Abbey Lane

LE40AD

Blackbird Avenue

LE40AL

Blackbird Road

LE40GF

Jean Drive

LE40NG

Peldon Close

LE42BF

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42PY

Modbury Avenue

LE45FS

Wade Street

LE13AX

Gas Street

LE14QJ

Sanvey Gate

LE40BS

Wolsey Street

LE40GN

Roydene Crescent

LE42EQ

Marwood Road

LE42NL

Abbey

LE42QB

Thurcaston Road

LE42TT

Pipewell Walk

LE40BY

Abbey

LE14AW

Abbey

LE14BX

Craven Street

LE35DY

Bath Lane

LE40HU

Dersingham Road

LE42BG

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42JP

Border Drive

LE45EY

Wolsey Island Way

LE45EZ

Abbey Park Road

LE40BB

Cornwall Road

LE40HJ

Babingley Drive

LE40LH

Heacham Drive

LE42DZ

Ingold Avenue

LE42FQ

Greystoke Walk

LE42GL

Cashmore View

LE40AF

Blackbird Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.