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Beaumont Leys

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About

Beaumont Leys is a large residential ward in the northwest of Leicester, primarily consisting of housing estates developed from the 1970s onwards. The area is dominated by suburban homes, with a significant retail presence centred around the Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre. This complex serves as a major local hub, containing a supermarket and various chain stores. The layout is defined by several main roads, including the A563, which connects it to the city centre and the wider motorway network.

The ward contains a substantial amount of green space, most notably the Beaumont Park woodland and the linear park along the course of the River Soar. A notable local feature is the former site of the Leicester Airport, with some of its original structures still present near the shopping centre. Educational and community facilities are spread throughout, including several schools and the Beaumont Leys Leisure Centre, catering to the area's population.

Area overview

On average Beaumont Leys has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beaumont Leys is £46,701 per year. There are 9 schools in Beaumont Leys: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Beaumont Leys is home to around 18,808 people, with a population density of about 2,056.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beaumont Leys Population
18,808
Population density
2,056.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.17(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.18(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.27(+186%)
Public order
15.47(+124%)
Vehicle crime
10.31(+150%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,625
45.85%
Indian
3,303
17.56%
African
2,228
11.84%
Other White
1,457
7.75%
Other
516
2.74%
Total population: 18,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,958
27.76%
No qualifications
3,497
24.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,984
13.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,948
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,707
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 14,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,737
24.85%
Owns outright
1,628
23.29%
Social rents from council
1,587
22.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,048
14.99%
Other social rented
765
10.94%
Total households: 6,990

Property prices in Beaumont Leys

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Beaumont Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beaumont Leys 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 Beaumont Leys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced28£193,750
Semi-Detached42£240,000
Flats5£125,000
Detached47£382,000

10 years median price trend in Beaumont Leys

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

All postcodes in Beaumont Leys

LE42BX

Hall Meadow Road

LE42HW

Eden Gardens

LE41HQ

Stone Close

LE40LW

Keepers Walk

LE40QT

Scalpay Close

LE41DQ

Ipswich Close

LE42AE

Ashton Green Road

LE39SF

Broadnook Close

LE41DW

The Riding

LE39QQ

Glenfrith Close

LE42SA

Hogarth Road

LE40QG

Upper Temple Walk

LE40SU

Home Farm Close

LE42WE

Deacon Road

LE40PN

Tyes End

LE39QT

Glenfrith Way

LE42NZ

Adelaide Close

LE41AS

Stoneywell Road

LE40SX

Milton Crescent

LE41DU

Halley Close

LE40QB

Shottens Close

LE39SQ

Martinshaw Close

LE42QQ

Theodore Road

LE40SG

Fowler Close

LE39SH

Billesdon Close

LE39QA

Strathern Road

LE39QB

Groby Road

LE41DX

Pankhurst Road

LE40SZ

Strasbourg Drive

LE40SL

Wymar Close

LE40PU

Bodkin Walk

LE39QE

Groby Road

LE41FB

Clematis Close

LE40SB

Upper Temple Walk

LE39DZ

Groby Road

LE39BL

Darwen Close

LE39LX

Birkenshaw Road

LE39QX

Lyn Close

LE41AA

Boston Road

LE39PZ

Tyburn Close

LE40RE

Rannoch Close

LE41EF

Astill Lodge Road

LE42WJ

Phipps Road

LE40PE

Emerson Close

LE40PR

Witherdell

LE39SN

Polebrook Close

LE39QJ

Groby Road

LE41EJ

St Mellion Close

LE40RA

Portmore Close

LE41ED

Lapwing Close

LE41DD

Trigo Close

LE77QT

Gynsill Lane

LE40TA

Aysgarth Road

LE41AL

Heatherbrook Road

LE42RG

Thurcaston Road

LE40UA

Collett Road

LE41BS

Bursom Road

LE40PB

Milton Crescent

LE40RB

Laxford Close

LE40LX

Keepers Walk

LE39ST

Connolly Close

LE40RD

Rannoch Close

LE40QD

Benskin Walk

LE77GX

Beaumont Leys

LE40QR

Baxters Close

LE41JX

Hoods Close

LE41BR

Tolwell Road

LE41DS

Beaumont Way

LE40PJ

Darenth Drive

LE42HU

Headingley Close

LE40QZ

Portmore Close

LE41BG

Boston Road

LE42HX

Lords Avenue

LE39RY

Strathern Road

LE39EN

Tatton Close

LE39SE

Kinchley Close

LE41DT

Astill Lodge Road

LE39BZ

Hudson Close

LE41AN

Castle Fields

LE41DN

The Poppins

LE42SD

Hoppner Close

LE77GU

Glenfrith Way

LE40UW

Linney Road

LE40US

Kelbrook Close

LE41ET

Leycroft Road

LE41BT

Beaumont Lodge Road

LE40QA

Great Meadow Road

LE41BU

Beaumont Lodge Road

LE41EX

Bennion Road

LE40ST

Aysgarth Road

LE41AR

Barnsdale Road

LE41EA

Swallowdale Drive

LE39BP

Joyce Road

LE40QE

Goddards Close

LE39QH

Groby Road

LE40UQ

Grassington Close

LE42HY

Fenners Close

LE39SX

Holmwood Drive

LE41EE

Chaffinch Close

LE39QG

Glenfrith Way

Data Sources

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