Abbey ward is located in the city of Leicester, covering an area in the southern part of the city centre. It includes landmarks such as the National Space Centre and Abbey Park, one of Leicester’s largest green spaces. The ward is bordered by the River Soar, which runs through the park, providing a natural boundary. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with some industrial sites along its edges.
Abbey ward is home to a range of communities, with a variety of housing types from terraced homes to modern apartments. The area has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to major roads like the A6. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, with the park serving as a focal point for outdoor activities. The ward’s history is reflected in its name, referencing the medieval Leicester Abbey, whose ruins can still be seen in Abbey Park.
On average Abbey has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 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 of residents in Abbey is £35,540 per year. There are 6 schools in Abbey: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £248,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £432,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £261,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in Abbey
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Morpeth Avenue
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Thurcaston Road
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Anchor Street
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Carnation Street
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Dersingham Road
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Larchmont Road
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Abbey Lane
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Rockley Road
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Minster Crescent
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Cheltenham Road
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Hayden Close
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Robertsbridge Avenue
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Appleton Avenue
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Wheatland Road
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Langley Avenue
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Harston Lane
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Anchor Street
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Beaumanor Road
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Wesley Street
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Berkley Street
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Junior Street
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Northumberland Street
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Abbey Park
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Friars Causeway
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Saunderson Road
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Larchmont Road
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Cheddar Gardens
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Abbey Park
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Halifax Drive
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Galway Road
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Hadrian Road
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Mottisford Road
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The Sidings
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Abbey Park
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Johnson Street
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New Henry Street
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Bath Lane
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Bath Lane
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Devonshire Road
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Hattern Avenue
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Abbey Lane
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Amersham Road
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Cheltenham Road
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Norwich Road
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Hobson Road
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Ashton Close
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Halifax Drive
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Appleton Avenue
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Border Drive
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Birstow Crescent
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Thurcaston Road
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Abbey Park
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Abbey Meadows
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Abbey Park
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Belgrave Gate
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Belgrave Gate
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Saunderson Road
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Northgate Street
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Bath Lane
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Alexander Street
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Welbeck Avenue
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Snow Hill
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Avebury Avenue
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Halifax Drive
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Bretton Close
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Bretton Close
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Hutton Place
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Abbey Park
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Bath Lane
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All Saints Road
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Avebury Avenue
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Wiltshire Road
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Homemead Avenue
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Abbey Rise
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Chilcombe Close
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Canonsleigh Road
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Bretton Close
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Border Drive
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Great Central Street
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Burgess Street
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Abbey Park
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Abbey Lane
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Marwood Road
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Abbeycourt Road
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Billington Close
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Marwood Road
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Halifax Drive
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Potterton Road
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Canonsleigh Road
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Helena Crescent
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Tolton Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.