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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 132 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
132
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
57.72(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.09(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.06(+116%)
Public order
14.02(+103%)
Vehicle crime
12.03(+192%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 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
Flats16£111,000
Detached12£290,000
Terraced44£228,500
Semi-Detached80£275,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

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

All postcodes in Abbey

LE42AN

Abbeycourt Road

LE42ER

Packwood Road

LE13DB

Crane Street

LE40JZ

Somerset Avenue

LE42PN

Garth Avenue

LE42HB

Helena Crescent

LE45EL

Beagle Close

LE40BZ

Ravensbridge Drive

LE40ES

Haydon Lane

LE45NZ

Abbey Lane

LE40DH

Downham Avenue

LE14SG

Vaughan Way

LE14AY

Highcross Street

LE45QY

Abbey Lane

LE40DS

Sudeley Avenue

LE45PY

Corporation Road

LE42FY

Shelford Walk

LE14QD

Junior Street

LE40NH

Galleywood Drive

LE42GL

Cashmore View

LE42AW

Langley Avenue

LE42FU

Canonsleigh Road

LE40GF

Jean Drive

LE35DT

Bath Lane

LE42TS

Mottisford Walk

LE42AZ

Langley Gardens

LE42GU

Halifax Drive

LE14AZ

Old Mill Lane

LE14ND

Great Central Street

LE13UJ

Navigation Street

LE45EF

Corbridge Close

LE42GD

Barsby Walk

LE42ND

Morpeth Avenue

LE40ED

Welbeck Avenue

LE42HE

Ranworth Walk

LE42EN

Marwood Road

LE14QB

Junior Street

LE42BL

Beaumont Leys Close

LE42RH

Bondman Close

LE45QE

Beaumanor Road

LE40JE

Parker Drive

LE42JB

Belgrave Boulevard

LE40BT

St Margarets Way

LE40HA

Anthony Road

LE42LG

Cotswold Green

LE40LH

Heacham Drive

LE42AH

Abbey Rise

LE42GE

Barsby Walk

LE42DW

Hattern Avenue

LE45AR

Beagle Close

LE45QA

Beaumanor Road

LE35DZ

Bath Lane

LE40LE

Heacham Drive

LE14LJ

Holy Bones

LE42FS

Kirkstead Walk

LE14EP

Sanvey Gate

LE40FH

Anstey Lane

LE40HG

Babingley Drive

LE13UL

Charter Street

LE45QB

Beaumanor Road

LE45RE

Beaumanor Road

LE40BF

Devonshire Road

LE40GW

Silbury Road

LE35AG

Frog Island

LE43BR

The Sidings

LE35FR

Grand Union Embankment

LE42DE

Chadwick Walk

LE35BN

Jarvis Street

LE42DG

Hayden Close

LE40HN

Burnham Drive

LE42GP

Elliott Road

LE42AP

Abbeycourt Road

LE42GS

Halifax Drive

LE35BQ

Jarvis Street

LE42HF

Tolton Road

LE40AF

Blackbird Road

LE40BY

Abbey

LE42PP

Garth Avenue

LE40BD

Oakwood Road

LE42LA

Bedale Drive

LE45BR

Beagle Close

LE42LU

Jersey Road

LE40NZ

Tiptree Close

LE40AN

Blackbird Road

LE35EU

Bath Lane

LE45QH

Abbey Lane

LE42HL

Woodstock Road

LE42AB

Abbey Lane

LE42LN

Abbey

LE42GF

Barsby Walk

LE40BL

Montvale Gardens

LE40FF

Anstey Lane

LE42FL

Kinley Road

LE42LF

Cotswold Green

LE40EP

Bramwell Lane

LE40LG

Heacham Drive

LE42PA

Astill Drive

LE42GY

Hattern Avenue

LE14EQ

Sanvey Gate

LE40EN

Broomfield Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.