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About

Belgrave ward is located in the northern part of Leicester, centred around the Melton Road corridor. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades that serve the community. It functions as a distinct neighbourhood with its own commercial and social hubs, separate from the city centre.

The ward is notable for its cultural institutions and green spaces. The Golden Mile retail area is a focal point, while the nearby Belgrave Hall and Gardens offer a historic estate. The northern boundary is marked by the River Soar and the surrounding waterways, which define its geographic limits.

Area overview

On average Belgrave has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Belgrave is £35,295 per year. The median sale price in Belgrave is £265,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £297,000. There are 5 schools in Belgrave: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Belgrave is home to around 20,565 people, with a population density of about 10,117.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Belgrave Population
20,565
Population density
10,117.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.52(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.19(-4%)
Public order
6.61(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(-16%)
Other theft
4.96(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
16,492
80.18%
British
1,058
5.14%
Other Asian
598
2.91%
Other
530
2.58%
African
493
2.4%
Total population: 20,570

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
7,054
42.07%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,936
17.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,094
12.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,565
9.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,356
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 16,766

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,870
29.91%
Owns outright
1,627
26.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,010
16.15%
Other social rented
974
15.58%
Social rents from council
540
8.64%
Total households: 6,252

Property prices in Belgrave

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £297K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Belgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belgrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£860,000£149
Semi-Detached8£285,000£331
Terraced44£265,000£288
Flats4£126,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belgrave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belgrave.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£187,063£171,500
2017£110,000£183,450£204,450
2018£126,725£218,000£177,500
2019£88,000£204,500£186,500
2020£134,000£250,000£216,750
2021£110,000£265,000£225,000
2022£138,250£290,000£253,500
2023£133,000£250,000£240,000
2024£172,500£282,500£251,000
2025£110,000£262,500£253,000
2026£138,000£300,000£266,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belgrave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belgrave.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£187£184
2017£171£217£220
2018£202£232£213
2019£151£193£226
2020£249£248£237
2021£186£224£258
2022£207£293£281
2023£190£292£281
2024£201£329£287
2025£177£330£286
2026£190£285£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belgrave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belgrave in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.

Band A£1,686
Band B£1,967
Band C£2,248
Band D£2,529
Band E£3,091
Band F£3,653
Band G£4,215
Band H£5,058

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Belgrave ward.

Local councillors

Jaiantilal Gopal

Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Shital Adatia

Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Yogesh Chauhan

Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative