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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Braunstone Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Braunstone Town 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 Braunstone Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£104,000
Terraced13£241,000
Detached18£282,500
Semi-Detached62£260,000

10 years median price trend in Braunstone Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Braunstone Town.

All postcodes in Braunstone Town

LE32PD

Edward Avenue

LE32JR

Leyland Road

LE32JB

Colbert Drive

LE32PT

Ravenhurst Road

LE32YJ

Riseholme Close

LE32RY

Fosse Close

LE32GF

Camden Road

LE32JQ

Kirkland Road

LE32PW

Ravenhurst Road

LE32PS

Ravenhurst Road

LE32PU

Ravenhurst Road

LE32YB

Shipman Road

LE32QD

Lyndale Road

LE32UT

Mossdale Road

LE32FJ

Gwencole Crescent

LE32LA

Narborough Road South

LE32FP

Narborough Road South

LE32GT

Braunstone Close

LE32UP

Gayhurst Close

LE32JH

Kingsway

LE32RW

Braunstone Lane

LE32GW

Braunstone Close

LE32FL

Percy Street

LE32TB

Welcombe Avenue

LE32WF

Hat Road

LE32TS

Hastings Walk

LE32WA

The Chase

LE32XB

Farmway

LE32JP

Kirkland Road

LE32JD

Edith Avenue

LE32UF

Chislehurst Avenue

LE32SX

Shakespeare Close

LE32SB

Henley Crescent

LE32SF

Arden Avenue

LE32PR

Monica Road

LE32QA

Stonehurst Road

LE32GX

Claybrook Avenue

LE32JT

Turnbull Drive

LE32XZ

Cottage Farm Close

LE32SA

Henley Crescent

LE32PQ

Midhurst Avenue

LE191XT

Lubbesthorpe Way

LE32UG

Chislehurst Avenue

LE32FH

Gwencole Crescent

LE32JA

Bilberry Close

LE191JZ

Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road

LE32PF

Edward Avenue

LE32XN

The Osiers

LE32PP

Kingsway

LE32SS

Shottery Avenue

LE32GH

Cleveleys Avenue

LE32JW

Turnbull Drive

LE32HE

Narborough Road South

LE32XR

The Osiers

LE32UD

Brockenhurst Drive

LE32XE

Lubbesthorpe Road

LE32FD

Braunstone Lane East

LE32LN

The Poplars

LE32XH

Lubbesthorpe Road

Data Sources

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