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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 moderate crime levels, with around 125 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
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
62.87(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.57(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.66(+110%)
Public order
13.32(+92%)
Other crime
9.24(+292%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Eyres Monsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,252 up to £387,000.

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
Detached5£245,000
Terraced26£190,000
Semi-Detached28£214,250

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

LE29RP

Monmouth Drive

LE26SJ

Littlegarth

LE29BF

Eyres Monsell

LE29FW

Sturdee Road

LE29RT

Shield Crescent

LE29RB

Featherstone Drive

LE29QJ

Henray Avenue

LE29DE

Tamerton Road

LE29ND

Caversham Road

LE26SG

Greenside Place

LE26UA

Trenant Road

LE29FG

Garnett Crescent

LE29RW

Swinford Avenue

LE29AU

Howden Road

LE29GP

Copse Close

LE26TY

Stonesby Avenue

LE26TG

Saffron Lane

LE29QN

Swinford Court

LE26SP

Stonesby Avenue

LE29FT

Strensall Road

LE29BG

Bentinghouse Road

LE29LT

Ford Close

LE29FQ

Radcot Lawns

LE29BB

Allenwood Road

LE29RX

Tilford Crescent

LE29EB

Sturdee Road

LE28UD

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29QL

Henray Avenue

LE29BY

Eyres Monsell

LE26TH

Barfoot Road

LE29QF

Silsden Rise

LE26US

Jekor Close

LE29AL

The Slade Greens

LE29FF

Fountains Avenue

LE29LW

Queensferry Parade

LE29SA

Wensley Rise

LE26SR

The Farm Close

LE29PN

Hillsborough Road

LE29SB

Wokingham Avenue

LE26TZ

Bluebell Drive

LE29DG

Allenwood Road

LE26TA

Windley Road

LE26UR

Poppy Close

LE26TR

Grant Way

LE29RF

Featherstone Drive

LE29PP

Hillsborough Road

LE29ED

Sturdee Road

LE29NE

Thurcroft Close

LE29AR

Whitteney Drive North

LE29QQ

Hillsborough Close

LE28UA

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29RR

Salkeld Road

LE29RQ

Queens Park Way

LE29QE

Scotswood Crescent

LE26TX

Stonesby Avenue

LE29FR

Runcorn Close

LE29PB

Eyres Monsell

LE26SF

Cottagers Close

LE29LX

Red House Close

LE29RH

Julian Road

LE29PX

Queens Park Way

LE26TD

Saffron Lane

LE29BN

Little John Road

LE26TQ

Gold Hill

LE26SS

The Newry

LE29AF

Eyres Monsell

LE29FZ

Sturdee Road

LE26TS

Parvian Road

LE29LZ

Red House Rise

LE29FS

Runcorn Road

LE29GA

Tadcaster Avenue

LE29RL

Monmouth Drive

LE29BZ

Eyres Monsell

LE26QP

Belton Close

LE29EF

Sturdee Green

LE29AQ

Whitteney Drive South

LE29BW

Spendlow Gardens

LE26SH

Highgate

LE29RG

Hebden Close

LE26QZ

Arnesby Crescent

LE29GB

Tadcaster Green

Data Sources

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