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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

LE39SP

Burrow Close

LE39EZ

Greenwich Close

LE42RB

Greengate Lane

LE39HY

Holmwood Court

LE39QS

Thorntree Close

LE39BY

Jessop Close

LE39EU

Margam Close

LE40QF

Norris Close

LE41AE

Blue Gates Road

LE40UY

Linney Road

LE39EB

Groby Road

LE41HG

Godfrey Close

LE42BR

Mangold Road

LE42WA

Monks Crescent

LE42WP

Long Spinney

LE40RS

Eskdale Road

LE40UN

Butterwick Drive

LE40PZ

Leysdale Close

LE41AU

Boston Road

LE40QH

Upper Temple Walk

LE41EB

Plover Crescent

LE42HR

Trent Avenue

LE40SP

Reeth Close

LE40UR

Thornholme Close

LE41DP

Ipswich Close

LE42NP

Pretoria Close

LE40SA

Upper Temple Walk

LE40LY

Hopwood Close

LE40QY

Iona Close

LE40RG

Calder Road

LE40RP

Glaisdale Close

LE39BX

Blackett Avenue

LE40UH

Butterwick Drive

LE40QX

Harris Road

LE40RR

Wheeldale Close

LE41WX

Knights Road

LE40WE

Thatcher Close

LE40SQ

Bishopdale Road

LE41BH

Blackthorn Drive

LE40PY

Fernleys Close

LE42AY

Mangold Road

LE41BD

Maplewell Drive

LE41DF

Fletcher Mall

LE39EP

Duncombe Road

LE40RU

Beaumont Leys

LE41DA

Amadis Road

LE41BN

Beacon Close

LE40SR

Bishopdale Road

LE40QQ

Somerfield Walk

LE40RX

Little Wood Close

LE40RZ

Calver Hey Road

LE40WB

Farrier Lane

LE39ET

Avington Close

LE39BR

Stokes Drive

LE41DR

Peregrine Rise

LE42AX

Getliffe Road

LE40RF

Calder Road

LE40RL

Lomond Crescent

LE39EH

Copeland Avenue

LE42QR

Siskin Road

LE39EL

Bramham Close

LE42BW

Beaumont Leys

LE40UE

Cross Hedge Close

LE41EG

Kingsbridge Crescent

LE41EH

Cherrybrook Close

LE39RZ

Strathern Road

LE41EZ

Beaumont Way

LE42SE

Rowlandson Close

LE40UP

Grassington Close

LE41AF

Blue Gates Road

LE40SH

Peppercorn Close

LE40UD

Cross Hedge Close

LE40UF

Lime Grove Close

LE41AH

Pitchens Close

LE42SB

Lawrence Close

LE41EP

Parkside Close

LE41HE

Lipton Road

LE39QZ

Blakeshay Close

LE42WD

Deanery Crescent

LE39BN

Garland Crescent

LE41BA

Astill Lodge Road

LE41BP

Sharpley Drive

LE42WB

Glebelands Road

LE39BS

Stokes Drive

LE42BY

Paragon Road

LE41BE

Astill Lodge Road

LE41DZ

Beaumont Way

LE40UJ

Butterwick Drive

LE41BL

Manor Drive

LE39QP

Groby Road

LE42WH

Glebelands Road

LE40PG

Auden Close

LE39EW

Hyde Close

LE39SR

Groby Road Gardens

LE39BA

Ashington Close

LE41AT

Stoneywell Road

LE40SF

Fowler Close

LE41ER

Pinewood Close

LE41DY

Paterson Close

LE41JY

Knights Road

Data Sources

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