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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 132 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
132
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
57.72(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.09(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.06(+116%)
Public order
14.02(+103%)
Vehicle crime
12.03(+192%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 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
Flats16£111,000
Detached12£290,000
Terraced44£228,500
Semi-Detached80£275,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

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

All postcodes in Abbey

LE42TY

Langley Walk

LE42QD

Mottisford Road

LE45FN

Harston Lane

LE42NQ

Bedale Drive

LE42LT

Jersey Road

LE42JR

Birstow Crescent

LE42RD

Thurcaston Road

LE45FQ

Abbey Meadows

LE40DQ

Egerton Avenue

LE42BA

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42DZ

Ingold Avenue

LE45FY

Abbey

LE42NL

Abbey

LE40HE

Avebury Avenue

LE42FH

Ruddington Walk

LE14PJ

Highcross Street

LE42PZ

Border Drive

LE40DP

Egerton Avenue

LE42PQ

Hadrian Road

LE40JU

Wiltshire Road

LE42DT

Halifax Drive

LE42GQ

Felstead Road

LE42DX

Ingold Avenue

LE40FG

Anstey Lane

LE42TE

Grovebury Walk

LE14EY

Pasture Lane

LE40FR

Axbridge Close

LE14DN

Johnson Street

LE13EB

St Margarets Street

LE40GL

Roydene Crescent

LE45QG

Wesley Street

LE45FA

Wolsey Island Way

LE13WW

Archdeacon Lane

LE42TH

Kirkscroft Walk

LE42PE

Bridlespur Way

LE45QD

Beaumanor Road

LE14BR

Sanvey Gate

LE35FJ

All Saints Road

LE40GP

Roydene Crescent

LE42GR

Felstead Road

LE42TB

Barnwell Avenue

LE40AZ

Brian Road

LE42JX

Bewcastle Grove

LE40HR

Burnham Drive

LE13WN

Thames Street

LE13BY

Abbey

LE45AQ

Abbey

LE42LR

Jersey Road

LE42TA

Bishopston Walk

LE45QU

Abbey Lane

LE42GH

Caswell Close

LE40GX

Snow Hill

LE42FQ

Greystoke Walk

LE14LR

Talbot Lane

LE14BL

Sanvey Gate

LE40LJ

Heacham Drive

LE42PU

Hadrian Road

LE42EB

Lewitt Close

LE40HX

Milverton Avenue

LE42FF

Seddons Close

LE42PX

Millwood Close

LE42PS

Hadrian Road

LE45QN

Carnation Street

LE42FJ

Penkridge Walk

LE42LY

Ledbury Green

LE14RF

Long Lane

LE45BP

Swithland Avenue

LE42PF

Border Drive

LE13WU

Foundry Lane

LE40FQ

Avebury Avenue

LE35BT

Grand Union Embankment

LE42AQ

Hobson Road

LE42TP

Millbrook Walk

LE45AB

Discovery Road

LE42JE

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42AT

Orton Road

LE42JY

Bewcastle Grove

LE45AP

Abbey Park Road

LE42GT

Halifax Drive

LE42AF

Abbey Lane

LE40HJ

Babingley Drive

LE42RJ

Oakenshaw Close

LE13UR

Navigation Street

LE42LW

Jersey Road

LE42PT

Hadrian Road

LE40GU

Savernake Road

LE13BE

Burleys Way

LE40EQ

Beckington Lane

LE45NU

Exploration Drive

LE42NB

Morpeth Avenue

LE45PX

Corporation Road

LE40HZ

Parker Drive

LE42DP

Halifax Drive

LE42BG

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE45ET

Abbey Park Road

LE40BR

Abbey Lane

LE13BX

Bay Street

LE42LS

Jersey Road

LE42AR

Hobson Road

LE14PH

Highcross Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.