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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population

22,105

Population density

3,719.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£258,500	£195,750	£233,750	£339,000	£442,250
Flats	24	£132,500	£69,650	£104,625	£223,125	£238,875
Semi-Detached	65	£269,000	£126,800	£241,000	£293,111	£336,000
Terraced	44	£236,500	£175,300	£208,750	£291,250	£384,250

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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