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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. 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
69
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfields South Population
11,123
Population density
21,062.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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£242,500
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £269K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £252 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£300,000£192
Semi-Detached3£265,000£219
Terraced35£240,000£259
Flats1£145,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfields South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields South.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£226,500
2026£257,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields South.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£254
2026£207£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfields South in the last year.

All postcodes in Highfields South

LE21GA

Onslow Street

LE55HE

Baslow Road

LE55AY

East Park Road

LE21AE

Highfield Street

LE21AQ

St Peters Road

LE21BW

Roslyn Street

LE21GD

Skipworth Street

LE21AJ

Woodbine Avenue

LE21BN

Laurel Road

LE21FH

Churchill Street

LE55AR

Cork Street

LE55JP

Rowsley Street

LE55HL

East Park Road

LE21GP

Conifer Close

LE55AS

Dronfield Street

LE55GN

Mere Road

LE20DU

Twycross Street

LE20DG

Earl Howe Street

LE55AW

Dronfield Street

LE55BE

Egginton Street

LE20DS

Melbourne Road

LE21DR

St Stephens Road

LE20NN

Severn Street

LE55JD

Normanton Road

LE21BQ

Medway Street

LE21BD

Avon Street

LE21FD

Bartholomew Street

LE21DJ

St Peters Road

LE55HG

Dore Road

LE20DD

Donnington Street

LE55JB

Linton Street

LE55HH

East Park Road

LE55AH

Bradbourne Road

LE55JN

Rowsley Street

LE55BF

Fairfield Street

LE20DE

Donnington Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.