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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

LE42AP

Abbeycourt Road

LE42DD

Billington Close

LE42EH

Marwood Road

LE42ET

Potterton Road

LE42HB

Helena Crescent

LE42HG

Tolton Road

LE42HJ

Woodstock Road

LE42JR

Birstow Crescent

LE45PF

Thurcaston Road

LE35BS

Abbey

LE35DX

Bath Lane

LE40JA

Minster Crescent

LE40JD

Parker Drive

LE40LF

Heacham Drive

LE42AL

Abbey Drive

LE42JQ

Birstow Crescent

LE40BD

Oakwood Road

LE40NZ

Tiptree Close

LE42BD

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE42LA

Bedale Drive

LE42PH

David Avenue

LE42QL

Coalbourn Close

LE45AP

Abbey Park Road

LE45EF

Corbridge Close

LE45FH

Abbey Meadows

LE13BW

Friday Street

LE14DD

Heanor Street

LE35BT

Grand Union Embankment

LE35FR

Grand Union Embankment

LE40DQ

Egerton Avenue

LE40GW

Silbury Road

LE42BE

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE45JP

Abbey

LE13BE

Burleys Way

LE35FZ

Abbey

LE42TL

Marwell Walk

LE42TZ

Kingsthorpe Close

LE13ER

Canning Place

LE40GP

Roydene Crescent

LE42EY

Stapleford Road

LE42JD

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42LE

Bedale Drive

LE45QU

Abbey Lane

LE45RE

Beaumanor Road

LE14DH

Harding Street

LE14PJ

Highcross Street

LE40GB

Jean Drive

LE40LE

Heacham Drive

LE42DJ

Hefford Gardens

LE42EN

Marwood Road

LE42FH

Ruddington Walk

LE42GQ

Felstead Road

LE42NF

Tedworth Green

LE13UD

Charter Street

LE13WW

Archdeacon Lane

LE35AH

Frog Island

LE35FP

All Saints Road

LE40GY

Chelwood Lane

LE40HA

Anthony Road

LE42BL

Beaumont Leys Close

LE42DH

Healey Close

LE42DY

Ingold Avenue

LE42FG

Ingold Avenue

LE42JE

Belgrave Boulevard

LE42LQ

Holderness Road

LE45FJ

Pescall Boulevard

LE45PY

Corporation Road

LE45QJ

Abbey Lane

LE45QY

Abbey Lane

LE40DB

Abbey Lane

LE40DL

Egerton Avenue

LE40FQ

Avebury Avenue

LE42EB

Lewitt Close

LE42LJ

Cotley Road

LE42NQ

Bedale Drive

LE42RD

Thurcaston Road

LE42TR

Mottisford Road

LE14QH

Burgess Street

LE40EQ

Beckington Lane

LE40GT

Savernake Road

LE42BQ

Ashton Close

LE42GR

Felstead Road

LE42QD

Mottisford Road

LE42RJ

Oakenshaw Close

LE35BJ

Bath Lane

LE35FT

Kilby Lane

LE40DF

Blackbird Road

LE40GQ

Roydene Crescent

LE40HB

Avebury Avenue

LE40JF

Parker Drive

LE42HF

Tolton Road

LE42JS

Birstow Crescent

LE45TJ

Abbey

LE13DB

Crane Street

LE13EA

St Margarets Way

LE40BU

Englewood Close

LE40JJ

Tivington Lane

LE42GT

Halifax Drive

LE42PJ

Galway Road

LE13WA

Belgrave Gate

Data Sources

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