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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

LE39BL

Darwen Close

LE39DZ

Groby Road

LE39ER

Parham Close

LE40PX

Pedlars Close

LE40QZ

Portmore Close

LE40SE

Gresley Close

LE40SZ

Strasbourg Drive

LE39BS

Stokes Drive

LE39BT

Copeland Avenue

LE39SF

Broadnook Close

LE40PE

Emerson Close

LE41DF

Fletcher Mall

LE42BW

Beaumont Leys

LE42WH

Glebelands Road

LE40QU

Oronsay Road

LE40RW

Beaumont Leys

LE40SQ

Bishopdale Road

LE41AD

Blue Gates Road

LE41BF

Sheene Road

LE39ST

Connolly Close

LE40PY

Fernleys Close

LE41DY

Paterson Close

LE42NZ

Adelaide Close

LE39EG

Allerton Drive

LE40UB

Acer Close

LE40UQ

Grassington Close

LE41AF

Blue Gates Road

LE41AS

Stoneywell Road

LE42QR

Siskin Road

LE40SP

Reeth Close

LE40WA

Farrier Lane

LE41DL

The Poppins

LE39LX

Birkenshaw Road

LE39QE

Groby Road

LE40QL

Blakesley Walk

LE40SX

Milton Crescent

LE41DH

Beaumont Leys

LE42WD

Deanery Crescent

LE41FB

Clematis Close

LE39SJ

Lady Hay Road

LE40PB

Milton Crescent

LE40RJ

Lomond Crescent

LE40TA

Aysgarth Road

LE42HT

Benskins Oval

LE39SP

Burrow Close

LE40SU

Home Farm Close

LE40WD

Harvest Close

LE41EE

Chaffinch Close

LE42HR

Trent Avenue

LE42WL

Top Field Road

LE39EQ

Heathley Park Drive

LE39QQ

Glenfrith Close

LE39SS

Stenson Road

LE40PL

Orme Close

LE40PR

Witherdell

LE41BG

Boston Road

LE41DR

Peregrine Rise

LE41DX

Pankhurst Road

LE39EZ

Greenwich Close

LE41EF

Astill Lodge Road

LE41HE

Lipton Road

LE42WB

Glebelands Road

LE40PU

Bodkin Walk

LE40RA

Portmore Close

LE40UX

Linney Road

LE41BH

Blackthorn Drive

LE39QD

Groby Road

LE40LT

Balisfire Grove

LE41EJ

St Mellion Close

LE42NP

Pretoria Close

LE42BS

Round Meadow Road

LE42BX

Hall Meadow Road

LE40PF

Kipling Grove

LE40PH

Lewis Close

LE40PZ

Leysdale Close

LE40SL

Wymar Close

LE41AX

Barnsdale Road

LE41DZ

Beaumont Way

LE42AD

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE39QU

Whittington Road

LE39SD

Roecliffe Close

LE40EJ

Beaumont Leys

LE40PT

Beauville Drive

LE40RG

Calder Road

LE40RN

Anstey Lane

LE40SA

Upper Temple Walk

LE41BE

Astill Lodge Road

LE41BZ

Leycroft Road

LE41HG

Godfrey Close

LE39QB

Groby Road

LE41AN

Castle Fields

LE42QS

Beaumont Leys

LE42QT

Beaumont Leys

LE41BP

Sharpley Drive

LE40UL

Butterwick Drive

LE42BR

Mangold Road

LE42WG

Bevan Road

LE40RR

Wheeldale Close

LE41HA

Croft Road

LE40RF

Calder Road

Data Sources

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