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Fosse Highcross

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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 9.6% 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 £56,222 per year. 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

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Fosse Highcross

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £290,500 in Fosse Highcross area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Fosse Highcross over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	35	£362,500	£288,500	£321,000	£440,500	£634,400
Flats	1	£212,500	£212,500	£212,500	£212,500	£212,500
Semi-Detached	29	£252,000	£207,000	£242,000	£285,000	£321,800
Terraced	11	£235,000	£189,625	£225,250	£247,750	£276,000

10 years median price trend in Fosse Highcross

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail