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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 £308,500 in Birstall West area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 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
Detached23£349,000
Flats7£150,000
Semi-Detached45£298,000
Terraced9£298,000

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

LE43NH

Long Roses Way

LE43NP

Sandpit Drive

LE43JF

Greengate Lane

LE43NZ

Villier Drive

LE43GL

Harrowgate Drive

LE43BF

Tempest Road

LE43HW

Woodgate Drive

LE43NQ

Pasture Drive

LE43HR

Wellgate Avenue

LE43LP

Pinfold Close

LE43JU

Woodgate Drive

LE43BS

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43HA

Kingsgate Avenue

LE43ED

Loughborough Road

LE43GG

Denegate Avenue

LE43LE

Dale Close

LE43BX

Watermead Way

LE43JE

Fieldgate Crescent

LE43NR

Long Swath Way

LE43LR

Connery Leys Road

LE43EN

Grimes Close

LE43HQ

Sandgate Avenue

LE43LJ

Lady Augusta Road

LE43AN

Fielding Road

LE43ND

Dawes Meadow Road

LE43GR

Harrowgate Drive

LE43ES

Starling Close

LE43JB

Briargate Drive

LE43EG

Loughborough Road

LE43EH

Meer End

LE43DU

Poplar Avenue

LE43DP

Lodgewood Avenue

LE43NW

Mansfield Close

LE43DG

Elmfield Avenue

LE43JN

Knollgate Close

LE43JP

Ludgate Close

LE43DD

Cliffwood Avenue

LE43EP

Long Roses Way

LE43NU

Long Meadow Way

LE43AQ

Goscote Hall Road

LE43LF

Far Pastures Road

LE43GB

Ambergate Drive

LE43PH

Cordelia Drive

LE43DL

Greengate Lane

LE43AW

Park Road

LE43NE

Tithe Close

LE43AY

Park Road

LE43HH

Moorgate Avenue

LE43DN

Hallam Avenue

LE43JR

Queensgate Drive

LE43LU

Brook Furlong Drive

LE43LQ

Halfpenny Close

LE43PA

Brokesby Drive

LE43PG

Kent Avenue

LE43LY

Lawnhurst Way

LE43FB

Castlegate Avenue

LE43EF

Loughborough Road

LE43AP

Goscote Hall Road

LE43FF

Saltersgate Drive

LE43LD

Chamberlains Field

LE43FE

Saltersgate Drive

LE43LS

Little Connery Leys

LE43HP

Sandgate Avenue

LE43JG

Greengate Lane

LE43AB

Copeland Road

LE43LG

Gravel Pit Road

LE43BD

Tempest Road

LE44NP

Bentley Road

LE43AE

Cliffe Road

LE43JL

Highgate Avenue

LE43LX

Hallam Fields Road

LE43DH

Elmfield Avenue

LE43NA

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43BP

Walker Road

LE43AF

Fielding Road

LE43AA

Copeland Road

LE43NY

Gifford Close

LE43GH

Denegate Avenue

LE43DF

Elmfield Avenue

LE43GQ

Harrowgate Drive

LE43GW

Heathgate Close

LE43BL

Went Road

LE43EY

Birstall Meadow Road

LE43EU

Barn Owl Road

LE43AT

Johnson Road

Data Sources

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