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About

Aylestone ward sits in the southwest of Leicester, bordered by the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces near the waterways to more modern post-war estates. Aylestone Road serves as a main thoroughfare, lined with local shops and services catering to the community. The ward also contains significant green spaces, including Aylestone Recreation Ground and the meadows along the river, providing open areas for leisure.

The area retains a distinct village-like character, centred around the historic St Andrew's Church. Aylestone Meadows, a large local nature reserve, offers wetland habitats and walking paths through former flood meadows. The ward is well-connected by major roads like the A426 and A563, yet maintains quieter suburban streets. Community facilities include several schools, sports clubs, and the local library, supporting day-to-day life within this established part of the city.

Area overview

On average Aylestone has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aylestone is £47,732 per year. There are 2 schools in Aylestone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aylestone is home to around 11,944 people, with a population density of about 3,133.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aylestone Population
11,944
Population density
3,133.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.63(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.32(-15%)
Public order
13.65(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.4(+80%)
Vehicle crime
8.62(+109%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,493
71.12%
Other White
780
6.53%
Indian
673
5.64%
African
398
3.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
251
2.1%
Total population: 11,941

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,688
27.97%
No qualifications
2,185
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,510
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,295
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,021
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 9,611

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,529
30.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,526
30.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,196
23.57%
Social rents from council
412
8.12%
Other social rented
267
5.26%
Total households: 5,074

Property prices in Aylestone

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £280K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aylestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£390,000£311
Semi-Detached49£255,000£288
Terraced48£197,500£246
Flats3£120,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aylestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£84,475£167,000£132,500
2017£225,000£96,250£161,250£130,000
2018£275,000£77,475£174,500£140,000
2019£290,000£135,000£187,000£147,500
2020£283,000£113,000£190,000£158,000
2021£361,250£126,000£220,000£182,250
2022£384,750£122,500£235,000£202,400
2023£368,875£125,000£237,000£197,500
2024£310,750£159,500£246,000£190,000
2025£350,000£120,000£255,000£210,000
2026£355,500£98,500£240,000£181,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aylestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£141£183£164
2017£210£147£190£158
2018£202£133£195£172
2019£242£161£215£180
2020£259£205£218£196
2021£284£177£249£206
2022£329£190£258£247
2023£336£203£277£231
2024£294£231£274£239
2025£307£166£284£241
2026£337£156£277£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aylestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aylestone in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aylestone

Is Aylestone safe?

Aylestone records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aylestone?

The median sale price in Aylestone is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aylestone?

Aylestone has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Aylestone?

Aylestone scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aylestone sits around rank 11,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aylestone?

The average household income in Aylestone is around £47,732 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aylestone?

Aylestone is represented by 2 elected councillors: Nigel Porter (Liberal Democrats) and Scott Kennedy-Lount (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Aylestone

LE28LD

Conaglen Road

LE28SB

Aylestone Drive

LE28RB

Leeson Street

LE28PG

Lutterworth Road

LE26UP

Saffron Way

LE28LZ

Canal Street

LE28HU

St Annes Drive

LE28QN

Burnaston Road

LE28JA

Aylestone Road

LE28SR

Alvecote Road

LE28PS

Magnolia Close

LE29GW

Kings Lock Close

LE28EG

Duncan Road

LE28TB

Aylestone Road

LE28SA

Aylestone Drive

LE28UQ

Spring Close

LE26UL

Saffron Lane

LE28LS

Marsden Lane

LE28LB

Church Road

LE28HA

Banks Road

LE29NL

Fontwell Drive

LE28LU

Middleton Street

LE28NJ

Ward Close

LE28RF

Vaughan Road

LE28PB

Belvoir Drive

LE28FJ

Grace Gardens

LE29HW

Amanda Road

LE28HG

Hereford Road

LE28JD

Aylestone Road

LE28RE

St Andrews Road

LE28QR

Cranfield Road

LE28LX

Disraeli Street

LE28PX

Highgrove Crescent

LE28FP

Percy Road

LE29GU

Holts Close

LE28GB

Vernon Road

LE28GE

Vernon Road

LE28FN

Percy Road

LE28QB

Alton Road

LE26UJ

Saffron Lane

LE28BS

Canal Street

LE28PL

Lutterworth Road

LE28DX

Dragonfly Walk

LE28HT

St Annes Drive

LE28HH

Middlesex Road

LE28SP

Paget Street

LE29GZ

Gilmorton Avenue

LE28PR

Aylestone

LE28ED

Duncan Road

LE28HY

Worcester Road

LE28DR

Canal Street

LE28BE

Knighton Lane

LE28EA

Belmont Street

LE28TL

Wigston Lane

LE28BU

Morcom Drive

LE28LG

Riverside Drive

LE28AZ

Grace Road

LE28NA

Narrow Lane

LE28SL

Montrose Road

LE28EN

Florence Street

LE28QT

Cyprus Road

LE28PZ

Althorp Close

LE28DE

Cheriton Road

LE29JZ

Bridgemere Close

LE26LX

Wren Close

LE28UF

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28ET

Manners Road

LE28GF

Vernon Road

LE28HW

Shropshire Road

LE28DJ

Wigston Lane

LE28GD

Vernon Road

LE28HQ

Park Hill Avenue

LE28LL

Franklyn Road

LE28HX

Shropshire Road

LE28HD

Cheshire Gardens

LE28RA

Handley Street

LE28AJ

Grace Road

LE28PE

Lutterworth Road

LE28AN

Kempson Road

LE28TD

Aylestone Road

LE28QF

Belvoir Drive East

LE28QL

Burgess Road

LE28QY

Hallaton Street

LE28BF

Knighton Lane

LE29GT

Lockhouse Close

LE28DB

Eastwood Road

LE28QE

Aylestone Drive

LE28DF

Stebbings Road

LE26UE

Saffron Lane

LE28RD

St Andrews Road

LE28UH

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28AE

Grace Road

LE28HF

Hampshire Road

LE29GX

Gilmorton Close

LE28EH

Duncan Road

LE28PF

Lutterworth Road

LE28QP

Burnaston Road

LE28BH

Knighton Lane

LE28PP

Monsell Drive

LE28FE

Milligan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.