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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
5/10
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
29.84(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.71(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.01(+7%)
Public order
7.51(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.01(+68%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Braunstone Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £410,250.

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
Detached18£287,500
Flats3£104,000
Semi-Detached58£256,250
Terraced10£236,500

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

LE32PN

Kingsway

LE32JE

Hazel Drive

LE32SB

Henley Crescent

LE32YB

Shipman Road

LE32JA

Bilberry Close

LE32JL

Kingsway

LE32LH

Narborough Road South

LE32PL

Kingsway

LE32XG

Lubbesthorpe Road

LE32SX

Shakespeare Close

LE32GN

Rosamund Avenue

LE32JS

Riddington Road

LE32TU

Kingsway

LE32UH

Chislehurst Avenue

LE32GJ

Frankson Avenue

LE32UB

Brockenhurst Drive

LE32WD

Woodcote Road

LE32WF

Hat Road

LE32SS

Shottery Avenue

LE32SU

Stratford Road

LE32XN

The Osiers

LE32FP

Narborough Road South

LE32PD

Edward Avenue

LE32TE

Wilnicott Road

LE32TR

Burdet Close

LE32TS

Hastings Walk

LE32UA

Ashurst Road

LE32GF

Camden Road

LE32JG

Hazel Drive

LE32UE

Castleford Road

LE32XR

The Osiers

LE33AH

Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road

LE32SH

Charlecote Avenue

LE32FN

Narborough Road South

LE32JP

Kirkland Road

LE32HB

Narborough Road South

LE32QB

Stonehurst Road

LE32TT

Kingsway

LE32PH

Francis Avenue

LE32RT

Braunstone Lane

LE32FL

Percy Street

LE32GU

Braunstone Close

LE32SW

Stratford Road

LE32TB

Welcombe Avenue

LE32UN

Freeboard Road

LE32WB

The Glade

LE32FF

Cyril Street

LE32GL

Hillrise Avenue

LE32GP

Rosamund Avenue

LE32SN

Hathaway Avenue

LE32WA

The Chase

LE32GT

Braunstone Close

LE32LB

Narborough Road South

LE32PG

Fernhurst Road

LE32TQ

Burdet Close

LE32UX

Staplehurst Avenue

LE32FG

Gwencole Avenue

LE32PR

Monica Road

LE32SQ

Shakespeare Drive

Data Sources

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