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Eyres Monsell

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About

Eyres Monsell is a residential suburb in the south of Leicester, roughly three miles from the city centre. The estate was laid out after the Second World War on land associated with Bolton Eyres‑Monsell, 1st Viscount Monsell, and the name of the area reflects that link. It was developed mainly to provide council housing and the street pattern mixes terraces and semi‑detached houses around small greens and cul‑de‑sacs. Over time many homes have changed tenure under national housing programmes, while the basic post‑war layout remains apparent in the road network and plot sizes.

Everyday services are concentrated in a local shopping parade and there is a primary school and community facilities that host groups and activities for residents. Bus routes connect the estate with the city centre and other south Leicester districts, and short walks within the neighbourhood lead to pocket parks and play spaces. The combination of mid‑century housing, compact public spaces and a clearly legible street plan gives Eyres Monsell a recognisable local identity within Leicester.

Area overview

On average Eyres Monsell has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eyres Monsell is £37,122 per year. There are 2 schools in Eyres Monsell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eyres Monsell is home to around 8,651 people, with a population density of about 6,346.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eyres Monsell Population
8,651
Population density
6,346.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.12(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.58(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.22(+131%)
Public order
14.45(+109%)
Other crime
12.25(+419%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,320
73.07%
Other White
662
7.65%
African
498
5.76%
Indian
248
2.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
186
2.15%
Total population: 8,649

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,029
31.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,140
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
14.89%
Level 3 (A level)
935
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
852
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,410
39.91%
Owns with a mortgage
816
23.1%
Owns outright
650
18.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
433
12.26%
Other social rented
143
4.05%
Total households: 3,533

Property prices in Eyres Monsell

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £200,500 in Eyres Monsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,252 up to £265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eyres Monsell 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 Eyres Monsell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced21£190,000
Semi-Detached23£210,000

10 years median price trend in Eyres Monsell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eyres Monsell.

All postcodes in Eyres Monsell

LE29NA

Red House Road

LE29AD

Lawford Road

LE29LR

Ebchester Road

LE29FB

Ambleside Drive

LE29BX

Spendlow Gardens

LE29FY

Sturdee Road

LE29RS

Shield Crescent

LE29AL

The Slade Greens

LE29PP

Hillsborough Road

LE29PS

Hillsborough Road

LE29FR

Runcorn Close

LE29GH

Keswick Close

LE29BY

Eyres Monsell

LE29RH

Julian Road

LE29AY

The Slade Greens

LE29FG

Garnett Crescent

LE29RL

Monmouth Drive

LE29PW

Ibsley Way

LE29EA

Sturdee Road

LE29GL

Autumn Road

LE29LE

Ambleside Drive

LE29ND

Caversham Road

LE29DG

Allenwood Road

LE29QE

Scotswood Crescent

LE29GB

Tadcaster Green

LE29PX

Queens Park Way

LE29RQ

Queens Park Way

LE29BW

Spendlow Gardens

LE29AS

Wooton Rise

LE29RJ

Monmouth Drive

LE29FT

Strensall Road

LE29LX

Red House Close

LE29SD

Royston Close

LE29LY

Red House Gardens

LE29AZ

Eyres Monsell

LE29EE

Sturdee Road

LE28UB

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29PG

Grange Drive

LE29AN

Whitteney Drive North

LE29QN

Swinford Court

LE29BH

Camfield Rise

LE29RN

Monmouth Drive

LE29FH

Hesketh Close

LE29AB

Brettell Road

LE29GN

Grange Close

LE29FU

Sturdee Close

LE29FJ

Kelso Green

LE29RT

Shield Crescent

LE29DF

Tovey Crescent

LE29AG

Eyres Monsell

LE29FZ

Sturdee Road

LE29RP

Monmouth Drive

LE29FD

Ambleside Drive

LE29EF

Sturdee Green

LE29BT

Pasley Road

LE29RG

Hebden Close

LE29RR

Salkeld Road

LE28UD

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29SA

Wensley Rise

LE29AJ

The Slade Greens

LE29BS

Pasley Road

LE29FS

Runcorn Road

LE29GD

Woburn Close

LE29PN

Hillsborough Road

LE28UE

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29EB

Sturdee Road

LE29DN

Cherry Orchard Court

LE29LW

Queensferry Parade

LE29BP

Lydall Road

LE29NE

Thurcroft Close

LE29BL

Little John Road

LE29PT

Hillsborough Road

LE29BN

Little John Road

LE29BB

Allenwood Road

LE29AP

Whitteney Drive North

LE29FL

Oakpool Gardens

LE29AQ

Whitteney Drive South

LE29LU

Ford Rise

LE29AU

Howden Road

LE29LS

Ebchester Close

LE29BR

Pasley Road

LE29AA

Brettell Road

LE29FF

Fountains Avenue

LE29RX

Tilford Crescent

LE29BU

Pasley Road

LE29FA

Ambleside Drive

LE29FE

Epping Way

LE29BG

Bentinghouse Road

LE29PA

Eamont Close

LE29QQ

Hillsborough Close

LE29LD

Ambleside Drive

LE29AF

Eyres Monsell

LE29RF

Featherstone Drive

LE29QL

Henray Avenue

LE29RE

Featherstone Drive

LE29LZ

Red House Rise

LE29FQ

Radcot Lawns

LE29AW

Howden Road

LE29QD

Scotswood Crescent

LE29PJ

Grange Drive

Data Sources

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