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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 moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
104
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
46.55(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.49(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.07(+89%)
Public order
12.56(+80%)
Vehicle crime
8.79(+110%)
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

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aylestone 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 Aylestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£330,000
Flats3£125,000
Semi-Detached47£250,000
Terraced57£207,000

10 years median price trend in Aylestone

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

All postcodes in Aylestone

LE28PW

Belvoir Drive

LE28BF

Knighton Lane

LE28HT

St Annes Drive

LE28LH

Earl Russell Street

LE28NJ

Ward Close

LE28SE

Carl Street

LE29HY

Aldeby Close

LE26UF

Saffron Lane

LE28LY

Glover Court

LE28EH

Duncan Road

LE28PN

Monsell Drive

LE28LN

Franklyn Road

LE28PR

Aylestone

LE26LX

Wren Close

LE28BX

Waterman Close

LE28HE

Cheshire Road

LE28TS

Wigston Lane

LE28GD

Vernon Road

LE28PY

Buckingham Drive

LE28DN

Aylestone

LE28RA

Handley Street

LE28SA

Aylestone Drive

LE28TF

Aylestone Road

LE28QR

Cranfield Road

LE28QS

Cyprus Road

LE28RE

St Andrews Road

LE28LD

Conaglen Road

LE28LT

Marsden Lane

LE28PH

Lutterworth Road

LE28QD

Aylestone Drive

LE29NL

Fontwell Drive

LE28DR

Canal Street

LE26UP

Saffron Way

LE28ND

Old Church Street

LE28PJ

Lutterworth Road

LE28QP

Burnaston Road

LE28SP

Paget Street

LE28BN

Knighton Lane

LE28HQ

Park Hill Avenue

LE28HX

Shropshire Road

LE28SJ

Matts Close

LE28SQ

Seaford Road

LE28GE

Vernon Road

LE28QF

Belvoir Drive East

LE28SG

Holywell Road

LE28TL

Wigston Lane

LE28UG

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28DE

Cheriton Road

LE28NH

Freeman's Holt

LE28PQ

Plantation Avenue

LE28ED

Duncan Road

LE28HW

Shropshire Road

LE28LP

Granby Road

LE28DL

Wigston Lane

LE28EN

Florence Street

LE28HD

Cheshire Gardens

LE28PB

Belvoir Drive

LE28DX

Dragonfly Walk

LE28HY

Worcester Road

LE28QH

Bretby Road

LE28TN

Wigston Lane

LE28DD

Eastwood Road

LE28EB

Curzon Road

LE28HH

Middlesex Road

LE28LL

Franklyn Road

LE28SF

Hall Lane

LE32DF

Braunstone Lane East

LE28TJ

Wigston Lane

LE29GT

Lockhouse Close

LE28HG

Hereford Road

LE28LS

Marsden Lane

LE28QE

Aylestone Drive

LE29NN

Keenan Close

LE28DF

Stebbings Road

LE28GG

Vernon Road

LE28SB

Aylestone Drive

LE28UP

Sharpland

LE28EF

Duncan Road

LE26UN

Saffron Lane

LE28HR

Park Hill Drive

LE28PT

Victors Close

LE28PZ

Althorp Close

LE28TB

Aylestone Road

LE28BS

Canal Street

LE28GF

Vernon Road

LE28DY

Mallard Close

LE29GY

Hopyard Close

LE28FF

Milligan Road

LE28GB

Vernon Road

LE28HF

Hampshire Road

LE28PS

Magnolia Close

LE28RD

St Andrews Road

LE28UL

Sharpland

LE26JW

Saffron Lane

LE28BU

Morcom Drive

LE28HU

St Annes Drive

LE28TH

Wigston Lane

LE29GW

Kings Lock Close

LE28QW

Caroline Court

LE28LZ

Canal Street

Data Sources

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