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About

Eyres Monsell is a residential ward located in the southern part of Leicester, primarily consisting of post-war housing built from the 1950s onwards. The area is characterised by its many cul-de-sacs and terraced homes, with a significant amount of green space provided by Eyres Monsell Park and the adjacent Saffron Gardens. Housing is predominantly council and ex-council, with a mix of private ownership. The local topography includes gentle slopes, with some streets offering views across the southern suburbs.

The main local shopping facilities are concentrated along Eyres Monsell Boulevard and Stokes Drive, serving the community's daily needs. A notable community landmark is The Saffron pub, which has been a social hub for decades. The area is served by several primary schools and is close to the larger Saffron Lane Sports Centre. Public transport connects the ward to Leicester city centre, with regular bus services along key routes like Saffron Lane.

Area overview

On average Eyres Monsell has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.6% 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 £38,119 per year. There are 5 schools in Eyres Monsell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eyres Monsell is home to around 12,008 people, with a population density of about 5,176.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eyres Monsell Population
12,008
Population density
5,176.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.29(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.32(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.16(+103%)
Public order
13.99(+100%)
Other crime
9.16(+300%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,507
70.84%
Other White
856
7.13%
African
743
6.19%
Indian
424
3.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
257
2.14%
Total population: 12,008

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,734
30.14%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,652
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,386
15.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,327
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,165
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 9,072

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,770
37.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,122
23.82%
Owns outright
916
19.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
603
12.8%
Other social rented
189
4.01%
Total households: 4,710

Property prices in Eyres Monsell

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £213,750 in Eyres Monsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,252 up to £365,000.

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
Detached4£244,000
Semi-Detached25£218,000
Terraced19£201,000

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

LE29RJ

Monmouth Drive

LE29BU

Pasley Road

LE26TW

Stonesby Avenue

LE29AY

The Slade Greens

LE29BP

Lydall Road

LE26SQ

Stonesby Avenue

LE29PP

Hillsborough Road

LE26SR

The Farm Close

LE29BY

Eyres Monsell

LE29FY

Sturdee Road

LE29PX

Queens Park Way

LE29RP

Monmouth Drive

LE29SD

Royston Close

LE26TD

Saffron Lane

LE26TN

Elmwood Row

LE26TR

Grant Way

LE29FD

Ambleside Drive

LE29RE

Featherstone Drive

LE29RL

Monmouth Drive

LE29RR

Salkeld Road

LE26SL

Schoolgate

LE29PQ

Hillsborough Road

LE28UB

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29AL

The Slade Greens

LE26SJ

Littlegarth

LE29BH

Camfield Rise

LE29FG

Garnett Crescent

LE29AP

Whitteney Drive North

LE29AT

Howden Road

LE29BQ

Rye Close

LE29GH

Keswick Close

LE29GP

Copse Close

LE29LY

Red House Gardens

LE29NB

Roche Close

LE26TP

Glenborne Road

LE29LZ

Red House Rise

LE26UR

Poppy Close

LE26US

Jekor Close

LE29PG

Grange Drive

LE29RG

Hebden Close

LE26SN

Stonesby Avenue

LE26UB

Trenant Road

LE28UE

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29AR

Whitteney Drive North

LE29BN

Little John Road

LE29DF

Tovey Crescent

LE29FN

Packhorse Green

LE29GE

Hesketh Avenue

LE29BL

Little John Road

LE29DD

Tamerton Road

LE29FB

Ambleside Drive

LE29LW

Queensferry Parade

LE29QJ

Henray Avenue

LE29NE

Thurcroft Close

LE26QZ

Arnesby Crescent

LE26TH

Barfoot Road

LE29AN

Whitteney Drive North

LE29AW

Howden Road

LE29FL

Oakpool Gardens

LE29RB

Featherstone Drive

LE29RH

Julian Road

LE29BS

Pasley Road

LE29GF

Eyres Monsell

LE29PB

Eyres Monsell

LE29RS

Shield Crescent

LE29FE

Epping Way

LE29RD

Featherstone Drive

LE29RQ

Queens Park Way

LE29FH

Hesketh Close

LE26QP

Belton Close

LE26TB

Windley Road

LE29AB

Brettell Road

LE29AS

Wooton Rise

LE29BZ

Eyres Monsell

LE29GL

Autumn Road

LE29LA

Ambleside Close

LE26SS

The Newry

LE26TA

Windley Road

LE29PT

Hillsborough Road

LE29RN

Monmouth Drive

LE26TJ

Barfoot Road

LE29AU

Howden Road

LE29BW

Spendlow Gardens

LE29EA

Sturdee Road

LE29RF

Featherstone Drive

LE29BD

Allenwood Road

LE29RZ

Twickenham Road

LE29DN

Cherry Orchard Court

LE26TX

Stonesby Avenue

LE29LU

Ford Rise

LE29SB

Wokingham Avenue

LE26SF

Cottagers Close

LE29QL

Henray Avenue

LE26TS

Parvian Road

LE29FS

Runcorn Road

LE29LT

Ford Close

LE26TF

Saffron Lane

LE26TT

Pen Close

LE29LS

Ebchester Close

LE29RY

Twickenham Road

Data Sources

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