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East Goscote & Queniborough

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About

East Goscote and Queniborough form a settled area on the northern edge of the Leicester urban area, bordered by the A46 and the River Wreake. The landscape is largely residential, with older village cores surrounded by modern housing estates. Farmland and the river corridor provide open spaces between the settlements.

The area is connected by the historic Goscote Hundred, a former administrative division. Queniborough is known for its annual bonfire and torchlight procession, a community event that draws participants from across the district. Local commerce is focused along Melton Road and within the village centres.

Area overview

On average East Goscote & Queniborough has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Goscote & Queniborough is £57,981 per year. There are 3 schools in East Goscote & Queniborough: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Goscote & Queniborough is home to around 7,718 people, with a population density of about 222.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Goscote & Queniborough Population
7,718
Population density
222.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.9(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.62(-37%)
Other theft
6.61(+16%)
Shoplifting
5.44(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,213
80.5%
Indian
895
11.6%
Other White
77
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.8%
Other
59
0.76%
Total population: 7,718

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,999
31.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
18.61%
No qualifications
974
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
660
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 6,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,303
42.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,184
38.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
8.65%
Social rents from council
98
3.22%
Other social rented
95
3.13%
Total households: 3,039

Property prices in East Goscote & Queniborough

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in East Goscote & Queniborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Goscote & Queniborough 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 East Goscote & Queniborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£408,495
Flats2£139,000
Terraced14£270,000
Semi-Detached39£290,500

10 years median price trend in East Goscote & Queniborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Goscote & Queniborough.

All postcodes in East Goscote & Queniborough

LE73BT

Forge Lane

LE73QR

Watergate

LE72FL

Maclaren Todd Close

LE73DH

Rearsby Road

LE73XX

Wreake Valley

LE73WT

The Leys

LE73AS

Pear Tree Avenue

LE73BB

South Charnwood

Data Sources

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