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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.

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.