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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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 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
Terraced56£206,000

10 years median price trend in Aylestone

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

All postcodes in Aylestone

LE28NG

Sanvey Lane

LE26UG

Saffron Lane

LE28DB

Eastwood Road

LE28JD

Aylestone Road

LE28PA

Belvoir Drive

LE28SN

Montrose Road South

LE26UE

Saffron Lane

LE26UL

Saffron Lane

LE28BW

Tunnicliffe Close

LE28FN

Percy Road

LE28LG

Riverside Drive

LE28PE

Lutterworth Road

LE28AB

Denmark Road

LE28PU

The Firs

LE28UH

Glenhills Boulevard

LE26UJ

Saffron Lane

LE28HB

Berkshire Road

LE29JZ

Bridgemere Close

LE28LF

Croft Avenue

LE28NE

Sanvey Close

LE28QB

Alton Road

LE28SR

Alvecote Road

LE28UN

Sharpland

LE28EG

Duncan Road

LE28AE

Grace Road

LE28AN

Kempson Road

LE28BG

Knighton Lane

LE28SD

Aylestone Drive

LE29GX

Gilmorton Close

LE28EE

Duncan Road

LE28EJ

Duncan Road

LE28FQ

Percy Road

LE28QT

Cyprus Road

LE28AL

Harold Street

LE28EA

Belmont Street

LE28NA

Narrow Lane

LE29HW

Amanda Road

LE28EP

Hawkesbury Road

LE28ES

Lorraine Road

LE28FH

Milligan Road

LE28GA

Vernon Road

LE28NF

Sanvey Lane

LE28FE

Milligan Road

LE28FG

Milligan Road

LE28FP

Percy Road

LE28LE

Conaglen Road

LE28BE

Knighton Lane

LE28DA

Bridevale Road

LE28DZ

Riverbank Walk

LE28EQ

Hawkesbury Road

LE28JA

Aylestone Road

LE28QA

Alton Road

LE28ST

Cooper Close

LE29JY

Gilmorton Avenue

LE28BH

Knighton Lane

LE28ET

Manners Road

LE28PG

Lutterworth Road

LE28AJ

Grace Road

LE28AU

Lorrimer Road

LE28ER

Lorraine Road

LE28HP

Paigle Road

LE28QQ

Cranfield Road

LE28PP

Monsell Drive

LE28PX

Highgrove Crescent

LE28QG

Bradston Road

LE28QN

Burnaston Road

LE28BY

Dodsworth Close

LE28PL

Lutterworth Road

LE29GU

Holts Close

LE28DH

Wigston Lane

LE28FA

Milligan Road

LE28LQ

Logan Avenue

LE28DG

Wigston Lane

LE28PF

Lutterworth Road

LE28UQ

Spring Close

LE28AD

Grace Road

LE28SL

Montrose Road

LE28TD

Aylestone Road

LE26LW

Robin Close

LE28AZ

Grace Road

LE28UF

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28UJ

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28FB

Milligan Road

LE28FD

Milligan Road

LE28QJ

Bretby Road

LE28LR

Marsden Lane

LE28LX

Disraeli Street

LE29GZ

Gilmorton Avenue

LE28QL

Burgess Road

LE28RB

Leeson Street

LE28HA

Banks Road

LE28LW

Morban Road

LE28RF

Vaughan Road

LE29HX

Rushton Drive

LE28FJ

Grace Gardens

LE28SS

Winders Way

LE29GS

Gees Lock Close

LE28HN

Middlesex Road

LE28HS

Park Hill Drive

LE28QU

Hallaton Street

Data Sources

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