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Braunstone Town

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About

Braunstone Town is a residential district situated on the western edge of Leicester, within the Blaby district. The area is characterised by its interwar and post-war housing estates, which provide a significant portion of the local housing stock. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along Braunstone Avenue and the nearby Meridian Centre, serving the community's everyday needs.

The area includes Braunstone Park, one of the largest urban parks in Leicester, featuring open grasslands, woodland, and a boating lake. Community facilities such as the Braunstone Leisure Centre and local library are central hubs. Historically a council estate, the area maintains a strong sense of local identity, with its history and development closely tied to Leicester's 20th-century expansion.

Area overview

On average Braunstone Town has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Braunstone Town is £43,340 per year. There are 2 schools in Braunstone Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Braunstone Town is home to around 9,986 people, with a population density of about 3,986.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Braunstone Town Population
9,986
Population density
3,986.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.14(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.91(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(+13%)
Vehicle crime
7.11(+73%)
Public order
6.41(-7%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,693
57%
Indian
2,007
20.1%
Other White
769
7.7%
Other
387
3.88%
African
206
2.06%
Total population: 9,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,104
25.94%
No qualifications
1,855
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,341
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,068
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
938
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 8,110

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,660
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,354
34.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
629
15.96%
Other social rented
185
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
78
1.98%
Total households: 3,942

Property prices in Braunstone Town

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £288K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Braunstone Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Braunstone Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£295,000£308
Semi-Detached65£260,000£269
Terraced12£230,000£267
Flats2£98,500£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Braunstone Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,000£76,000£156,000£141,628
2017£215,000£120,000£165,250£163,500
2018£205,000£122,250£175,250£185,000
2019£222,000£110,000£190,000£196,500
2020£235,000£112,500£190,000£196,000
2021£265,000£93,500£214,500£205,000
2022£290,000£116,000£252,500£236,000
2023£273,000£139,000£250,000£195,000
2024£287,500£110,000£240,000£227,500
2025£285,000£104,000£257,500£229,000
2026£328,000£272,250£233,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£168£179£158
2017£200£191£186£190
2018£218£191£197£187
2019£230£202£210£210
2020£250£200£215£211
2021£253£167£245£218
2022£262£185£282£262
2023£274£208£273£238
2024£285£193£279£264
2025£276£186£271£259
2026£321£263£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Braunstone Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Braunstone Town in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.