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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
7/10
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
70.34(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.81(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.77(+152%)
Public order
15.74(+126%)
Vehicle crime
11.27(+170%)
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Beaumont Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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
Detached44£378,500
Flats4£135,000
Semi-Detached51£242,250
Terraced20£184,000

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

LE40UE

Cross Hedge Close

LE40UU

Linney Road

LE41HQ

Stone Close

LE42NR

Darling Lane

LE42SE

Rowlandson Close

LE39EX

Edgeley Close

LE39QA

Strathern Road

LE39SE

Kinchley Close

LE41BW

Laithwaite Close

LE41DG

Beaumont Way

LE42BU

Dovecote Road

LE42SA

Hogarth Road

LE42SB

Lawrence Close

LE39SL

Buddon Close

LE40LX

Keepers Walk

LE40QA

Great Meadow Road

LE40SB

Upper Temple Walk

LE40UH

Butterwick Drive

LE41AL

Heatherbrook Road

LE42RG

Thurcaston Road

LE40RU

Beaumont Leys

LE40QF

Norris Close

LE41AH

Pitchens Close

LE42RB

Greengate Lane

LE39EB

Groby Road

LE39EH

Copeland Avenue

LE40UP

Grassington Close

LE41AW

Boston Road

LE41BJ

Blackthorn Drive

LE41BU

Beaumont Lodge Road

LE42QP

Kingsbarn Road

LE42WA

Monks Crescent

LE39LG

Holmwood Drive

LE40PQ

Beaumont Walk

LE40SR

Bishopdale Road

LE41ED

Lapwing Close

LE77GL

Beaumont Leys

LE40QH

Upper Temple Walk

LE41DN

The Poppins

LE41ER

Pinewood Close

LE39QL

Bardon Close

LE39QR

Marion Close

LE40ST

Aysgarth Road

LE41EA

Swallowdale Drive

LE39RZ

Strathern Road

LE39SN

Polebrook Close

LE39SQ

Martinshaw Close

LE40RB

Laxford Close

LE41BN

Beacon Close

LE41EB

Plover Crescent

LE41EZ

Beaumont Way

LE41HB

Boston Road

LE42HU

Headingley Close

LE42HX

Lords Avenue

LE39EU

Margam Close

LE40LY

Hopwood Close

LE40QQ

Somerfield Walk

LE40UJ

Butterwick Drive

LE40WB

Farrier Lane

LE41AU

Boston Road

LE39BN

Garland Crescent

LE39EP

Duncombe Road

LE40PG

Auden Close

LE40UR

Thornholme Close

LE42WE

Deacon Road

LE40QW

Harris Road

LE40SY

Tilling Road

LE41AJ

Heatherbrook Road

LE42BT

Round Meadow Road

LE42HZ

Taverners Road

LE42WJ

Phipps Road

LE41BS

Bursom Road

LE40PS

Watts Close

LE40QR

Baxters Close

LE40WE

Thatcher Close

LE39EW

Hyde Close

LE39BR

Stokes Drive

LE39QZ

Blakeshay Close

LE40FL

Great Meadow Road

LE40TB

Newbiggin Place

LE40UD

Cross Hedge Close

LE41DA

Amadis Road

LE41DU

Halley Close

LE41EW

Bennion Road

LE42LZ

Durban Road

LE42WF

Chancel Road

LE42WN

Austin Lane

LE39BJ

Darlington Road

LE39ES

Stowe Close

LE39QP

Groby Road

LE40QS

Scalpay Close

LE40RE

Rannoch Close

LE41AB

Blue Gates Road

LE41BA

Astill Lodge Road

LE40QP

Cornwallis Avenue

LE41AR

Barnsdale Road

LE41AT

Stoneywell Road

LE39QT

Glenfrith Way

LE41BT

Beaumont Lodge Road

LE42HS

Edgbaston Close

Data Sources

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