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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

LE40NJ

Stadium Rise

LE42HQ

Woodstock Close

LE42LU

Jersey Road

LE42PN

Garth Avenue

LE42PW

Millwood Close

LE40EB

Tollemache Avenue

LE42FF

Seddons Close

LE42FP

Chilcombe Close

LE42LH

Cotley Road

LE42PT

Hadrian Road

LE42PZ

Border Drive

LE45FR

Cosby Walk

LE45JN

Abbey

LE14AU

Abbey

LE40ES

Haydon Lane

LE40JQ

Sheringham Road

LE40LP

Rossett Drive

LE42HN

Wheatley Road

LE43EX

Red Hill Way

LE45FE

Markfield Court

LE35BE

Bath Lane

LE35DZ

Bath Lane

LE40DJ

Downham Avenue

LE42DE

Chadwick Walk

LE42GJ

Cashmore View

LE42LD

Bedale Drive

LE42NJ

Wheatland Road

LE40FY

Butcombe Road

LE40DN

Egerton Avenue

LE40FP

Avebury Avenue

LE40HH

Babingley Drive

LE40JW

Somerset Avenue

LE42EG

Marwood Road

LE42EZ

Stapleford Road

LE42PG

Border Drive

LE42RE

Thurcaston Road

LE45FW

Abbey

LE13UJ

Navigation Street

LE14LR

Talbot Lane

LE40LJ

Heacham Drive

LE40LQ

Rossett Drive

LE35AG

Frog Island

LE40HX

Milverton Avenue

LE42LF

Cotswold Green

LE35GB

Bishop Meadow

LE40BN

Greenlawn Walk

LE40DT

Sudeley Avenue

LE40FH

Anstey Lane

LE42AJ

Abbeymead Road

LE42BH

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42DB

Blenheim Way

LE42GF

Barsby Walk

LE45JD

Exploration Drive

LE45QE

Beaumanor Road

LE35FU

Pingle Wharf Approach

LE40AY

Brian Road

LE40EP

Bramwell Lane

LE40HW

Dersingham Road

LE40LA

Brancaster Close

LE42PR

Hadrian Road

LE45AQ

Abbey

LE45BP

Swithland Avenue

LE35BN

Jarvis Street

LE35DL

North Mills

LE42JA

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42JF

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42JX

Bewcastle Grove

LE42LL

Hambledon Green

LE42QJ

Abbey

LE45NS

Exploration Drive

LE14BQ

Cumberland Street

LE14QS

Cumberland Street

LE40EF

Maple Close

LE40NH

Galleywood Drive

LE42EP

Marwood Road

LE42QH

Abbey

LE45FX

Dishley Lane

LE14QL

Burgess Street

LE40HQ

Burnham Drive

LE40JE

Parker Drive

LE40JL

Menzies Road

LE42GZ

Hattern Avenue

LE42LR

Jersey Road

LE45QB

Beaumanor Road

LE14AX

Highcross Street

LE14AZ

Old Mill Lane

LE35FX

Ervins Court

LE40DS

Sudeley Avenue

LE40FF

Anstey Lane

LE40GA

Jean Drive

LE42DW

Hattern Avenue

LE42DX

Ingold Avenue

LE42HA

Helena Crescent

LE42LX

Ledbury Green

LE42LY

Ledbury Green

LE45QP

Drummond Road

LE14JJ

St Nicholas Circle

LE40BZ

Ravensbridge Drive

LE40EN

Broomfield Crescent

LE42FR

Greystoke Close

Data Sources

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