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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

LE41DH

Beaumont Leys

LE40SD

Upper Temple Walk

LE40UG

Lime Grove Close

LE39EY

Bestwood Close

LE42QS

Beaumont Leys

LE41DE

Beaumont Way

LE41AJ

Heatherbrook Road

LE40PP

Beaumont Walk

LE40UT

Malham Close

LE39ES

Stowe Close

LE41BJ

Blackthorn Drive

LE40PD

Campion Walk

LE41HB

Boston Road

LE42HZ

Taverners Road

LE40RJ

Lomond Crescent

LE41AX

Barnsdale Road

LE42WL

Top Field Road

LE40LT

Balisfire Grove

LE41AW

Boston Road

LE40QW

Harris Road

LE41BF

Sheene Road

LE39QN

Broombriggs Road

LE41ES

Bennion Road

LE40QP

Cornwallis Avenue

LE39SS

Stenson Road

LE41DL

The Poppins

LE40SW

Upper Temple Walk

LE42WN

Austin Lane

LE41HF

Phillips Crescent

LE40EJ

Beaumont Leys

LE42HS

Edgbaston Close

LE39QF

Groby Road

LE39QR

Marion Close

LE40SN

Dunire Close

LE39BU

Brunel Avenue

LE40RH

Torridon Close

LE42WG

Bevan Road

LE40PW

Badgers Close

LE39EQ

Heathley Park Drive

LE42AD

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE40UL

Butterwick Drive

LE40SS

Aysgarth Road

LE39QU

Whittington Road

LE40FL

Great Meadow Road

LE42BJ

Beaumont Leys Lane

LE40QS

Scalpay Close

LE41DB

Amadis Road

LE40TB

Newbiggin Place

LE40SJ

Austwick Close

LE42WF

Chancel Road

LE41BZ

Leycroft Road

LE39BW

Wylam Close

LE40UU

Linney Road

LE39SW

Sangha Close

LE41AG

Pitchens Close

LE41BQ

Osprey Road

LE41DG

Beaumont Way

LE40RQ

Glaisdale Close

LE40RW

Beaumont Leys

LE42QP

Kingsbarn Road

LE40PH

Lewis Close

LE40QN

Blakesley Walk

LE40PS

Watts Close

LE41EL

Beaumont Way

LE42BT

Round Meadow Road

LE41BX

Laithwaite Close

LE39SL

Buddon Close

LE39QD

Groby Road

LE39BQ

Mary Road

LE39LG

Holmwood Drive

LE41AD

Blue Gates Road

LE39SD

Roecliffe Close

LE39BF

Blaydon Close

LE39QY

Elder Close

LE40LU

Little Barley Close

LE40UZ

Little Wood Close

LE40QJ

Beaumont Leys

LE42LZ

Durban Road

LE42HT

Benskins Oval

LE40RN

Anstey Lane

LE42BS

Round Meadow Road

LE40WA

Farrier Lane

LE40WD

Harvest Close

LE42NR

Darling Lane

LE39SJ

Lady Hay Road

LE40UB

Acer Close

LE41BW

Laithwaite Close

LE39BT

Copeland Avenue

LE40PX

Pedlars Close

LE39QW

Lady Hay Road

LE41BY

Threadgold Close

LE39BE

Baycliff Close

LE42BU

Dovecote Road

LE41HA

Croft Road

LE39EX

Edgeley Close

LE40RT

Oronsay Road

LE40PL

Orme Close

LE42QT

Beaumont Leys

LE77GL

Beaumont Leys

LE40QU

Oronsay Road

Data Sources

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