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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 106 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
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

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £480,000.

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
Semi-Detached48£255,500
Detached11£325,000
Flats2£106,500
Terraced53£210,000

10 years median price trend in Aylestone

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

All postcodes in Aylestone

LE28QG

Bradston Road

LE28FB

Milligan Road

LE28PA

Belvoir Drive

LE28UN

Sharpland

LE28HS

Park Hill Drive

LE28SD

Aylestone Drive

LE28SG

Holywell Road

LE28AL

Harold Street

LE28UG

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28FH

Milligan Road

LE28BN

Knighton Lane

LE28ES

Lorraine Road

LE28QU

Hallaton Street

LE28LQ

Logan Avenue

LE28BY

Dodsworth Close

LE28BW

Tunnicliffe Close

LE29GS

Gees Lock Close

LE28SF

Hall Lane

LE28PW

Belvoir Drive

LE28FD

Milligan Road

LE28NF

Sanvey Lane

LE26UF

Saffron Lane

LE28UL

Sharpland

LE28SE

Carl Street

LE28PN

Monsell Drive

LE28HB

Berkshire Road

LE28DL

Wigston Lane

LE28EJ

Duncan Road

LE28PT

Victors Close

LE28DH

Wigston Lane

LE28TH

Wigston Lane

LE28BG

Knighton Lane

LE28LR

Marsden Lane

LE28FG

Milligan Road

LE28HR

Park Hill Drive

LE28SN

Montrose Road South

LE29NN

Keenan Close

LE28EP

Hawkesbury Road

LE28DA

Bridevale Road

LE28ST

Cooper Close

LE28SJ

Matts Close

LE28LP

Granby Road

LE28GA

Vernon Road

LE28SS

Winders Way

LE28PQ

Plantation Avenue

LE28AD

Grace Road

LE28BX

Waterman Close

LE29HX

Rushton Drive

LE28LT

Marsden Lane

LE32DG

Braunstone Lane East

LE28EB

Curzon Road

LE28LY

Glover Court

LE28LF

Croft Avenue

LE28QQ

Cranfield Road

LE28FA

Milligan Road

LE28DG

Wigston Lane

LE28ER

Lorraine Road

LE28QD

Aylestone Drive

LE28TF

Aylestone Road

LE28AB

Denmark Road

LE28NG

Sanvey Lane

LE28QH

Bretby Road

LE26JW

Saffron Lane

LE28JB

Aylestone Road

LE29HY

Aldeby Close

LE28DN

Aylestone

LE28FF

Milligan Road

LE29GY

Hopyard Close

LE28DY

Mallard Close

LE28QA

Alton Road

LE28TN

Wigston Lane

LE28HN

Middlesex Road

LE28LN

Franklyn Road

LE28TG

Aylestone Road

LE28DZ

Riverbank Walk

LE26LW

Robin Close

LE28UJ

Glenhills Boulevard

LE28PU

The Firs

LE28HP

Paigle Road

LE32DF

Braunstone Lane East

LE28NH

Freeman's Holt

LE28GG

Vernon Road

LE28SH

Winders Court

LE28UP

Sharpland

LE28SQ

Seaford Road

LE28QW

Caroline Court

LE28PJ

Lutterworth Road

LE28HE

Cheshire Road

LE28EE

Duncan Road

LE26UN

Saffron Lane

LE28PY

Buckingham Drive

LE28PH

Lutterworth Road

LE28EQ

Hawkesbury Road

LE28LH

Earl Russell Street

LE28TJ

Wigston Lane

LE28ND

Old Church Street

LE28LE

Conaglen Road

LE28DD

Eastwood Road

LE28AU

Lorrimer Road

LE28QJ

Bretby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.