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Fosse Highcross

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About

Fosse Highcross ward encompasses a primarily residential area to the west of Leicester's city centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, including older terraced homes and more modern developments. The ward is bordered by the A563 outer ring road and includes the neighbourhoods around Fullhurst Avenue and Upperton Road. The area provides local amenities and green spaces for its communities, such as the grounds around the historic St. James the Greater Church.

A notable local landmark is the former Fosse Cinema, a classic 1930s building on Fosse Road North that reflects the area's historical development. The ward is also home to the Leicestershire County Cricket Ground, a significant sports venue. Transport links are central to the area, with the nearby Fosse Park retail complex and major road corridors defining its western edge. The Grand Union Canal passes through its northern section.

Area overview

On average Fosse Highcross has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fosse Highcross is £56,172 per year. The median sale price in Fosse Highcross is £315,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,000 and £375,000. There are 2 schools in Fosse Highcross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Fosse Highcross

Median price: £315,000

Price per sq ft: £290

Sales (last 12 months): 73

Typical range (middle 50%): £268K – £375K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Fosse Highcross area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fosse Highcross over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	48	£343,750	£296	£266,050	£307,375	£398,750	£578,250
Semi-Detached	15	£265,000	£288	£210,550	£237,500	£293,000	£347,000
Terraced	10	£227,750	£267	£140,625	£204,500	£290,125	£310,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fosse Highcross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fosse Highcross.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£284,995	£189,750	£172,500
2017	£300,000	£202,000	£187,750
2018	£273,750	£214,000	£181,000
2019	£285,000	£202,500	£177,750
2020	£299,950	£215,000	£180,000
2021	£330,000	£230,000	£195,500
2022	£375,000	£257,500	£220,000
2023	£357,000	£260,000	£215,000
2024	£362,250	£276,500	£190,000
2025	£351,500	£247,000	£241,500
2026	£353,250	£273,000	£195,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fosse Highcross.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£222	£216	£219
2017	£226	£210	£215
2018	£247	£242	£251
2019	£246	£236	£219
2020	£269	£273	£227
2021	£277	£267	£241
2022	£298	£295	£288
2023	£288	£285	£274
2024	£287	£293	£261
2025	£304	£280	£281
2026	£291	£283	£279

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Blaby district.

Band A£1,660

Band B£1,937

Band C£2,214

Band D£2,490

Band E£3,044

Band F£3,597

Band G£4,150

Band H£4,980

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Fosse Highcross ward.

Local councillors

Ben Taylor

Fosse Highcross - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mike Shirley