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Aylestone

England / East Midlands / Leicester / Aylestone

About

Aylestone is a residential ward located in the southwest of Leicester, bordered by the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal. The area features a mix of housing, from post-war semis to modern developments, with green spaces like Aylestone Meadows providing outdoor recreation. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs.

The ward has good transport links, with the A426 and Aylestone Road connecting it to Leicester city centre. Aylestone retains a village-like feel, with historic buildings such as St Andrew’s Church adding character. The area is known for its community events, including the annual Aylestone Carnival.

Area overview

On average Aylestone has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aylestone is £38,285 per year. There are 2 schools in Aylestone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £460,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£310,750
Flats3£185,000
Semi-Detached51£249,950
Terraced44£197,500

10 years price trend in Aylestone

All postcodes in Aylestone

LE28LJ

Earl Russell Street

LE28QU

Hallaton Street

LE32DG

Braunstone Lane East

LE28QY

Hallaton Street

LE28JB

Hampshire Road

LE28LU

Braunstone Lane East

LE28SH

Winder's Way

LE28TG

Earl Russell Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.