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Birstall West

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About

Birstall West ward lies within the larger village of Birstall, situated on the north-western edge of Leicester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from post-war developments to more modern estates. Its western boundary is largely defined by the course of the River Soar and the adjacent Grand Union Canal, which provide a distinct linear green space. Local commerce is centred along Loughborough Road and Wanlip Lane, serving the community's everyday needs.

The ward contains several local parks and playing fields, including the recreation ground off Sibson Road. A notable feature is the historical connection to the hosiery and knitting industry, with some former factory buildings repurposed for other uses. Transport links are significant, with the A6 and A46 roads meeting nearby, facilitating movement towards Leicester, Loughborough, and the wider motorway network. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Soar Valley, with the watercourses forming a key part of the local geography.

Area overview

On average Birstall West has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birstall West is £59,818 per year. There are 2 schools in Birstall West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Birstall West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £301,500 in Birstall West area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birstall West 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 Birstall West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£365,000
Flats4£149,500
Semi-Detached41£298,000
Terraced11£297,000

10 years median price trend in Birstall West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall West.

All postcodes in Birstall West

LE43EB

Walnut Avenue

LE43ER

Bunting Close

LE43DQ

Oakfield Avenue

LE43DY

Spinney Rise

LE43GJ

Harrowgate Drive

LE43NX

Tuffley Close

LE43AA

Copeland Road

LE43BF

Tempest Road

LE43BH

Went Road

LE43JF

Greengate Lane

LE44NP

Bentley Road

LE43BY

Coal Cart Road

LE43EA

Walnut Avenue

LE43EW

Lapwing Drive

LE43JQ

Queensgate Drive

LE43LS

Little Connery Leys

LE43NQ

Pasture Drive

LE43NU

Long Meadow Way

LE43LP

Pinfold Close

LE43PE

Houghton Way

LE43JL

Highgate Avenue

LE43EQ

Kevin Wood Close

LE43ET

Woodlark Road

LE43GB

Ambergate Drive

LE43NZ

Villier Drive

LE43LR

Connery Leys Road

LE43BG

Went Road

LE43HE

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43LZ

Lawnhurst Way

LE43PG

Kent Avenue

LE43AT

Johnson Road

LE43BA

Station Road

LE43BJ

Went Road

LE43BP

Walker Road

LE43EN

Grimes Close

LE43JB

Briargate Drive

LE43NT

Kiln Orchard Way

LE43JD

Fieldgate Crescent

LE43FH

Saltersgate Drive

LE43JW

Woodgate Drive

LE43AY

Park Road

LE43HN

Ryegate Crescent

LE43JY

Westgate Avenue

LE43LJ

Lady Augusta Road

LE43AL

Fielding Road

LE43AQ

Goscote Hall Road

LE43LU

Brook Furlong Drive

LE43EF

Loughborough Road

LE43BW

Brockington Way

LE43DL

Greengate Lane

LE43EY

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43GN

Harrowgate Drive

LE43DA

Cedar Avenue

LE43EE

Loughborough Road

LE43DP

Lodgewood Avenue

LE43DT

Oakfield Avenue

LE43FE

Saltersgate Drive

LE43GG

Denegate Avenue

LE43LH

Hallam Fields Road

LE43LX

Hallam Fields Road

LE43NN

Becks Close

LE43BU

Geoff Monk Way

LE43BX

Watermead Way

LE43FF

Saltersgate Drive

LE43JT

Queensgate Drive

LE43LY

Lawnhurst Way

LE43DG

Elmfield Avenue

LE43GE

Ambergate Drive

LE43GH

Denegate Avenue

LE43LW

Becks Close

LE43GS

Harrowgate Drive

LE43AJ

Fielding Road

LE43AU

Park Road

LE43DB

Cliffwood Avenue

LE43PA

Brokesby Drive

LE43DH

Elmfield Avenue

LE43DR

Oakfield Avenue

LE43LB

Bridge Green

LE43BB

Station Road

LE43DE

Elmfield Avenue

LE43AG

Fielding Road

LE43PF

Stuart Jones Close

LE43DD

Cliffwood Avenue

LE43EU

Barn Owl Road

LE43HG

Lyngate Avenue

LE43HL

Ryegate Crescent

LE43LT

Little Pasture Road

LE43AR

Henson Close

LE43BT

Bentley Road

LE43FD

Castlegate Avenue

LE43GL

Harrowgate Drive

LE43HH

Moorgate Avenue

LE43JA

Briargate Drive

LE43LQ

Halfpenny Close

LE43PD

Payne Drive

LE43FB

Castlegate Avenue

LE43GW

Heathgate Close

LE43NG

Nine Leys Square

LE43NS

Hallam Fields Road

LE43BL

Went Road

Data Sources

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