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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

LE35FU

Pingle Wharf Approach

LE13AE

South Church Gate

LE42GJ

Cashmore View

LE42GA

Appleton Avenue

LE42HG

Tolton Road

LE13WA

Belgrave Gate

LE14LB

Welles Street

LE45JP

Abbey

LE35BW

Swan Place

LE40LP

Rossett Drive

LE40JF

Parker Drive

LE35BE

Bath Lane

LE40BG

Devonshire Road

LE14QJ

Sanvey Gate

LE14AU

Abbey

LE40DT

Sudeley Avenue

LE42LL

Hambledon Green

LE42JA

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42DY

Ingold Avenue

LE40JL

Menzies Road

LE40BN

Greenlawn Walk

LE42NF

Tedworth Green

LE42EQ

Marwood Road

LE40LD

Cheltenham Road

LE40GQ

Roydene Crescent

LE40HD

Avebury Avenue

LE40DN

Egerton Avenue

LE45AL

Ariane Place

LE42GX

Halifax Drive

LE35AH

Frog Island

LE40EA

Tollemache Avenue

LE40DA

Abbey Lane

LE42FX

Canonsleigh Walk

LE45BQ

Swithland Avenue

LE42QJ

Abbey

LE40HL

Bristol Avenue

LE40GD

Jean Drive

LE40LL

Heacham Drive

LE42FD

Saunderson Road

LE42DN

Hipwell Crescent

LE40JQ

Sheringham Road

LE40DZ

Byford Way

LE40LQ

Rossett Drive

LE42QH

Abbey

LE45BZ

Abbey Park Road

LE14BQ

Cumberland Street

LE42JU

Bewcastle Grove

LE45FE

Markfield Court

LE35DJ

Blackfriars Street

LE42RF

Thurcaston Road

LE40JW

Somerset Avenue

LE40DD

Upton Green

LE42EE

Marwood Road

LE42PJ

Galway Road

LE42AG

Abbey Rise

LE40DJ

Downham Avenue

LE35DX

Bath Lane

LE40DL

Egerton Avenue

LE35BS

Abbey

LE42EL

Hattern Avenue

LE42JQ

Birstow Crescent

LE40HY

Milverton Avenue

LE13BW

Friday Street

LE42FB

Saunderson Road

LE42TX

Waingrove Walk

LE14QG

Burgess Street

LE42FT

Bretton Walk

LE42EJ

Marwood Road

LE40JB

Minster Crescent

LE40EF

Maple Close

LE42RL

Thurcaston Road

LE42PB

Astill Drive

LE45FS

Wade Street

LE45FW

Abbey

LE35AU

Bath Lane

LE42DL

Hipwell Crescent

LE40AY

Brian Road

LE42PL

Galway Road

LE42GW

Halifax Drive

LE40BJ

Exmoor Avenue

LE42DD

Billington Close

LE35AS

Frog Island

LE35FW

Limekiln Road

LE42PH

David Avenue

LE42QB

Thurcaston Road

LE42GN

Elliott Road

LE45FB

Hutton Place

LE42FE

Saunderson Road

LE40EL

Cheddar Gardens

LE42LB

Bedale Drive

LE45QT

Abbey Lane

LE13UD

Charter Street

LE40NG

Peldon Close

LE14DB

Heanor Street

LE42JW

Bewcastle Grove

LE42QG

Thurcaston Road

LE45TL

Eastwell Walk

LE40HW

Dersingham Road

LE14BA

Highcross Street

LE35FX

Ervins Court

Data Sources

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