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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 143 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-Detached65£269,000
Terraced44£236,500

10 years median price trend in Abbey

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

All postcodes in Abbey

LE13WU

Foundry Lane

LE40GU

Savernake Road

LE42BB

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42PP

Garth Avenue

LE42PU

Hadrian Road

LE45JU

Abbey

LE14EY

Pasture Lane

LE14LB

Welles Street

LE42AG

Abbey Rise

LE40DU

Sudeley Avenue

LE42DR

Halifax Drive

LE40ED

Welbeck Avenue

LE40FX

Butcombe Road

LE40GS

St Helens Drive

LE42FZ

Robertsbridge Walk

LE42JJ

Border Drive

LE45AR

Beagle Close

LE45BR

Beagle Close

LE45FL

Langton Way

LE45PW

Corporation Road

LE14BL

Sanvey Gate

LE35AU

Bath Lane

LE40AN

Blackbird Road

LE40ER

Ashcott Avenue

LE40GL

Roydene Crescent

LE40GX

Snow Hill

LE42AN

Abbeycourt Road

LE42DA

Burdett Way

LE42JW

Bewcastle Grove

LE40HZ

Parker Drive

LE40JX

Somerset Avenue

LE42NG

Tedworth Green

LE42PE

Bridlespur Way

LE13WL

Canning Street

LE40JS

Stadium Place

LE40HR

Burnham Drive

LE40JP

Parker Drive

LE42DF

Abbey

LE42DN

Hipwell Crescent

LE42LP

Holderness Road

LE35FN

All Saints Road

LE40BL

Montvale Gardens

LE42TB

Barnwell Avenue

LE45BQ

Swithland Avenue

LE40AZ

Brian Road

LE40DR

Eileen Avenue

LE42LG

Cotswold Green

LE14ND

Great Central Street

LE35DJ

Blackfriars Street

LE40HG

Babingley Drive

LE42LN

Abbey

LE42PX

Millwood Close

LE35FL

All Saints Road

LE40AG

Blackbird Road

LE40DE

Belle Vue Avenue

LE40HL

Bristol Avenue

LE40JH

Lovington Lane

LE42AR

Hobson Road

LE42AZ

Langley Gardens

LE42EU

Potterton Road

LE42GH

Caswell Close

LE42GW

Halifax Drive

LE42TE

Grovebury Walk

LE14AY

Highcross Street

LE14DB

Heanor Street

LE14EQ

Sanvey Gate

LE40HT

Dersingham Road

LE40JT

Wiltshire Road

LE42BA

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42TP

Millbrook Walk

LE45FA

Wolsey Island Way

LE13AW

Yarmouth Street

LE13UN

Navigation Street

LE40HY

Milverton Avenue

LE42DQ

Halifax Drive

LE42EW

Rainsford Crescent

LE42GP

Elliott Road

LE42ND

Morpeth Avenue

LE42TJ

Marwell Close

LE35BU

North Lock Road

LE35DE

Soar Lane

LE40FN

Avebury Avenue

LE40GH

Mendip Avenue

LE42AW

Langley Avenue

LE42DU

Hattern Avenue

LE42EX

Rainsford Crescent

LE42GG

Barsby Walk

LE45EL

Beagle Close

LE14PH

Highcross Street

LE35BQ

Jarvis Street

LE40DD

Upton Green

LE40DP

Egerton Avenue

LE40JZ

Somerset Avenue

LE42AA

Abbey Lane

LE42EJ

Marwood Road

LE42HH

Woodstock Road

LE42JT

Birstow Crescent

LE42NB

Morpeth Avenue

LE42QE

Thurcaston Road

LE42TN

Melcombe Walk

Data Sources

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