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 172 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).
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Great Central Street
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Burgess Street
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Abbey Park
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Potterton Road
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Marwood Road
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Abbey Lane
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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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Canonsleigh Road
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Helena Crescent
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Tolton Road
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Woodstock Road
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Border Drive
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Birstow Crescent
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Bewcastle Grove
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Bedale Drive
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Thurcaston Road
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Anchor Street
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Corporation Road
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Bay Street
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Heanor Street
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Abbey Park
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Bath Lane
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Oakwood Road
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Avebury Avenue
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Parker Drive
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Heacham Drive
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Tiptree Close
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Abbey Drive
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Birstow Crescent
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Bedale Drive
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David Avenue
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Coalbourn Close
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Abbey Park
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Corbridge Close
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Abbey Meadows
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Canning Place
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All Saints Road
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Abbey Park
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Egerton Avenue
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Roydene Crescent
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Silbury Road
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Potterton Road
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Belgrave Boulevard
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Bedale Drive
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Crane Street
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Harding Street
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Jean Drive
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Hefford Gardens
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Marwood Road
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Felstead Road
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Tedworth Green
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Marwell Close
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Kingsthorpe Close
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Archdeacon Lane
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Archdeacon Lane
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Ingold Avenue
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Frog Island
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All Saints Road
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Abbey Lane
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Egerton Avenue
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Anthony Road
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Healy Close
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Ingold Avenue
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Lewett Close
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Belgrave Boulevard
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Bewcastle Grove
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Abbey Lane
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Burgess Street
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Long Lane
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Abbey Park
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Bath Lane
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Abbey Park
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Beckington Lane
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Savernake Road
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Avebury Avenue
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Parker Drive
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Felstead Road