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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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £303,000 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
Detached26£365,000
Flats4£149,500
Semi-Detached40£299,000
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

LE43JE

Fieldgate Crescent

LE43EH

Meer End

LE43ND

Dawes Meadow Road

LE43NP

Sandpit Drive

LE43AD

Cliffe Road

LE43BS

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43HW

Woodgate Drive

LE43JN

Knollgate Close

LE43AZ

Edith Murphy Close

LE43GD

Ambergate Drive

LE43JP

Ludgate Close

LE43LE

Dale Close

LE43LG

Gravel Pit Road

LE43NH

Long Roses Way

LE43GF

Barngate Close

LE43JG

Greengate Lane

LE43AF

Fielding Road

LE43EG

Loughborough Road

LE43GP

Harrowgate Drive

LE43PJ

Edmund Road

LE43DW

Poplar Avenue

LE43EL

Field Leys Way

LE43HJ

Moorgate Avenue

LE43NR

Long Swath Way

LE43NY

Gifford Close

LE43AP

Goscote Hall Road

LE43DN

Hallam Avenue

LE43EJ

Birstall West

LE43FA

Broadgate Close

LE43HT

Woodgate Drive

LE43HU

Woodgate Drive

LE43JH

Greengate Lane

LE43JR

Queensgate Drive

LE43HF

Lyngate Avenue

LE43JJ

Highgate Avenue

LE43NE

Tithe Close

LE43BN

Walker Road

LE43AN

Fielding Road

LE43DJ

Greengate Lane

LE43DS

Oakfield Avenue

LE43GQ

Harrowgate Drive

LE43LD

Chamberlains Field

LE43LF

Far Pastures Road

LE43PH

Cordelia Drive

LE43AS

Johnson Road

LE43HP

Sandgate Avenue

LE43NF

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43DU

Poplar Avenue

LE43JZ

Westgate Avenue

LE43NA

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43GU

Heathgate Close

LE43NL

Pen Lane Avenue

LE43FG

Saltersgate Drive

LE43DF

Elmfield Avenue

LE43NB

Barn Meadow Road

LE43HB

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43LL

Long Meadow Way

LE43LN

Palmer Square

LE43AH

Fielding Road

LE43HD

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43ED

Loughborough Road

LE43HA

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43HQ

Sandgate Avenue

LE43GR

Harrowgate Drive

LE43NJ

Nine Riggs Square

LE43NW

Mansfield Close

LE43AE

Cliffe Road

LE43JS

Queensgate Drive

LE43LA

Archdale Close

LE43PB

Coupland Drive

LE43BE

Tempest Road

LE43AB

Copeland Road

LE43AX

Park Road

LE43BD

Tempest Road

LE43DX

Spinney Rise

LE43DZ

Wagtail Drive

LE43GA

Ambergate Drive

LE43GT

Harrowgate Drive

LE43HS

Wellgate Avenue

LE43JU

Woodgate Drive

LE43HR

Wellgate Avenue

LE43AW

Park Road

LE43EP

Long Roses Way

LE43ES

Starling Close

LE43JX

Woodgate Drive

Data Sources

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