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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

LE45QD

Beaumanor Road

LE13BY

Abbey

LE42GU

Halifax Drive

LE35FY

Pillings Court

LE40GD

Jean Drive

LE40JY

Somerset Avenue

LE42AT

Orton Road

LE42FB

Saunderson Road

LE42HL

Woodstock Road

LE45QN

Carnation Street

LE40BW

Larchmont Road

LE42GB

Appleton Avenue

LE42NH

Wheatland Road

LE42TH

Kirkscroft Walk

LE45FN

Harston Lane

LE45PX

Corporation Road

LE45QG

Wesley Street

LE40DZ

Abbey Lane

LE40GJ

Rockley Road

LE40HS

Dersingham Road

LE40JB

Minster Crescent

LE40LG

Heacham Drive

LE42DG

Hayden Close

LE42FY

Shelford Walk

LE45PU

Anchor Street

LE45QA

Beaumanor Road

LE14AT

Berkley Street

LE14DU

Northumberland Street

LE14NR

Friars Causeway

LE14QD

Junior Street

LE42PS

Hadrian Road

LE40BE

Larchmont Road

LE43BR

The Sidings

LE14JS

Great Central Square

LE40EA

Tollemache Avenue

LE40EL

Cheddar Gardens

LE40NB

Hazelbank Close

LE42FD

Saunderson Road

LE42HD

Pamela Place

LE42PL

Galway Road

LE42RL

Thurcaston Road

LE42TA

Bishopston Walk

LE45ET

Abbey Park Road

LE35BD

Bath Lane

LE40BF

Devonshire Road

LE40DA

Abbey Lane

LE40GE

Jean Drive

LE42AQ

Hobson Road

LE42EL

Hattern Avenue

LE42NN

Zetland Walk

LE42RF

Thurcaston Road

LE45BZ

Abbey Park Road

LE45FQ

Abbey Meadows

LE35DD

Limekiln Road

LE35DT

Bath Lane

LE40LD

Cheltenham Road

LE40LS

Norwich Road

LE42BN

Ashton Close

LE42DT

Halifax Drive

LE42GA

Appleton Avenue

LE42JH

Border Drive

LE42TS

Mottisford Walk

LE45FZ

Abbey

LE13BF

Abbey

LE13XP

Belgrave Gate

LE13XQ

Belgrave Gate

LE35DW

Bath Lane

LE40FG

Anstey Lane

LE40HE

Avebury Avenue

LE42DS

Halifax Drive

LE42FE

Saunderson Road

LE45FB

Hutton Place

LE45FU

Abbey

LE35EU

Bath Lane

LE40HF

Avebury Avenue

LE40JU

Wiltshire Road

LE40LN

Homemead Avenue

LE42AH

Abbey Rise

LE42BP

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42FU

Canonsleigh Road

LE35BZ

Northgate Street

LE35EY

Alexander Street

LE40EE

Welbeck Avenue

LE42FT

Bretton Walk

LE42FW

Bretton Close

LE35FJ

All Saints Road

LE40HD

Avebury Avenue

LE42FL

Kinley Road

LE42PF

Border Drive

LE14NF

Great Central Street

LE14QG

Burgess Street

LE42EE

Marwood Road

LE42ER

Packwood Road

LE42FS

Kirkstead Walk

LE42JN

Border Drive

LE42JY

Bewcastle Grove

LE42LB

Bedale Drive

LE45QQ

Rose Street

LE14SG

Vaughan Way

LE40BR

Abbey Lane

Data Sources

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