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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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 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-Detached24£214,250
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

LE29BB

Allenwood Road

LE29PN

Hillsborough Road

LE28UD

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29DB

Sturdee Road

LE29BJ

Kepston Close

LE29RW

Swinford Avenue

LE29LB

Ambleside Drive

LE26TQ

Gold Hill

LE29AE

Pawley Gardens

LE29AQ

Whitteney Drive South

LE29AZ

Eyres Monsell

LE29BT

Pasley Road

LE29DE

Tamerton Road

LE29RT

Shield Crescent

LE29LQ

Caversham Road

LE26SG

Greenside Place

LE29FJ

Kelso Green

LE29PS

Hillsborough Road

LE29AH

Simmins Crescent

LE29DG

Allenwood Road

LE29EF

Sturdee Green

LE26ST

The Newry

LE29BG

Bentinghouse Road

LE29ND

Caversham Road

LE26TY

Stonesby Avenue

LE29FZ

Sturdee Road

LE26QT

Southfields Drive

LE26TL

Crabtree Corner

LE29EB

Sturdee Road

LE29LX

Red House Close

LE29AG

Eyres Monsell

LE29AA

Brettell Road

LE29AJ

The Slade Greens

LE29FU

Sturdee Close

LE29FF

Fountains Avenue

LE29GB

Tadcaster Green

LE29BF

Eyres Monsell

LE29PJ

Grange Drive

LE29QD

Scotswood Crescent

LE26QS

Southfields Drive

LE29FR

Runcorn Close

LE29QE

Scotswood Crescent

LE29QN

Swinford Court

LE26SH

Highgate

LE26TU

Sponne Rise

LE29GD

Woburn Close

LE29QB

Scotswood Crescent

LE29AD

Lawford Road

LE29BX

Spendlow Gardens

LE29GN

Grange Close

LE29RX

Tilford Crescent

LE29FA

Ambleside Drive

LE29FT

Strensall Road

LE29LE

Ambleside Drive

LE29QF

Silsden Rise

LE26TZ

Bluebell Drive

LE29BR

Pasley Road

LE28UA

Glenhills Boulevard

LE29FP

Packhorse Road

LE26SP

Stonesby Avenue

LE29FQ

Radcot Lawns

LE29NA

Red House Road

LE29PW

Ibsley Way

LE26TG

Saffron Lane

LE29BE

Allenwood Road

LE29FW

Sturdee Road

LE29SA

Wensley Rise

LE29ED

Sturdee Road

LE29GA

Tadcaster Avenue

LE29QQ

Hillsborough Close

LE29AX

Markland

LE29LD

Ambleside Drive

LE29PA

Eamont Close

LE29RA

Eden Way

LE29AF

Eyres Monsell

LE29DA

Stockland Road

LE29LR

Ebchester Road

LE26TE

Saffron Lane

LE26UA

Trenant Road

LE29EE

Sturdee Road

LE29GJ

Ambleside Way

Data Sources

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