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Highfields South

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About

Highfields South is a residential neighbourhood located directly south of the University of Leicester campus. The area is characterised by its grid-like streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which historically provided homes for the city's industrial workforce. The architecture is predominantly red brick, with many properties now serving as student accommodations and family homes. Its proximity to the university and the city centre defines much of its daily activity.

The area is anchored by Victoria Park, a large public green space offering sports fields and tree-lined paths. Local commerce is concentrated along London Road and Welford Road, featuring independent shops, grocery stores, and international restaurants. Community life is visible at the African Caribbean Centre and the Masjid Umar mosque, reflecting the area's long-established multicultural demographics. The rhythm of the academic year significantly influences the neighbourhood's atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Highfields South has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfields South is £40,448 per year. The median sale price in Highfields South is £240,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,000 and £265,000. There are 2 schools in Highfields South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highfields South is home to around 11,123 people, with a population density of about 21,062.3 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Highfields South Population

11,123

Population density

21,062.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.9(-4%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.22(-22%)

Public order

7.91(+14%)

Shoplifting

7.46(-14%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.46(0%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

Indian

5,776

51.92%

Bangladeshi

1,623

14.59%

Pakistani

841

7.56%

British

649

5.83%

African

554

4.98%

Total population: 11,124

Economics

No qualifications

2,745

32.63%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,790

21.28%

Level 3 (A level)

1,105

13.13%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,052

12.5%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,032

12.27%

Total 16+ residents: 8,413

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,204

36.73%

Owns outright

816

24.89%

Other social rented

518

15.8%

Owns with a mortgage

428

13.06%

Social rents from council

191

5.83%

Total households: 3,278

Property prices in Highfields South

Median price: £240,000

Price per sq ft: £250

Sales (last 12 months): 37

Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £265K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Highfields South area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,960 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfields South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£300,000	£192	£300,000	£300,000	£300,000	£300,000
Semi-Detached	2	£257,500	£207	£250,750	£253,750	£261,250	£264,250
Terraced	33	£238,000	£259	£173,200	£222,000	£265,000	£304,000
Flats	1	£145,000	£195	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfields South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields South.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£127,500
2017	£168,500	£141,000
2018	£191,500	£172,000
2019	£189,550	£168,000
2020	£250,000	£190,000
2021	£250,000	£204,250
2022	£250,000	£211,000
2023	£365,000	£252,500
2024	£275,000	£220,000
2025	£265,000	£225,750
2026	£257,500	£242,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields South.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£153
2017	£194	£180
2018	£203	£186
2019	£208	£197
2020	£183	£201
2021	£216	£209
2022	£242	£251
2023	£178	£240
2024	£278	£264
2025	£246	£253
2026	£207	£235

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.

Band A£1,686

Band B£1,967

Band C£2,248

Band D£2,529

Band E£3,091

Band F£3,653

Band G£4,215

Band H£5,058

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Highfields South

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfields South

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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