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About

Knighton lies to the south of Leicester city centre and grew up around a small village that was absorbed as the city expanded. Knighton Lane runs through the neighbourhood and carries local shops, cafés and community facilities alongside regular bus services into the centre. Streets close to the old lane show a mix of house types and lot sizes that reflect development in different periods, and the layout still hints at the village core where some older cottages cluster near the main thoroughfare.

Open space is concentrated in Knighton Park, which provides sports pitches and play areas used by local schools and clubs. The area also supports several churches and primary schools, plus community groups that use the park and halls for events. Small commercial parades and pedestrian routes make daily shopping and short trips convenient, while housing and green space remain within short walking distance for most residents.

Area overview

On average Knighton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year. There are 5 schools in Knighton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knighton is home to around 7,324 people, with a population density of about 3,470.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knighton Population
7,324
Population density
3,470.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-37%)
Shoplifting
14.88(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.28(-45%)
Public order
5.05(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-34%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,211
57.51%
Indian
1,482
20.24%
Other White
341
4.66%
Other
227
3.1%
Pakistani
213
2.91%
Total population: 7,322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,349
55.7%
Level 3 (A level)
727
12.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
654
10.88%
No qualifications
634
10.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
325
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,013

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,301
44.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,017
34.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
500
16.96%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.53%
Social rents from council
43
1.46%
Total households: 2,948

Property prices in Knighton

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knighton 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 Knighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£154,715
Terraced11£327,000
Semi-Detached22£411,500
Detached21£575,000

10 years median price trend in Knighton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton.

All postcodes in Knighton

LE23JJ

Knighton Church Road

LE23PF

Carisbrooke Road

LE22PG

Portland Towers

LE22PE

Morland Avenue

LE23PZ

Balmoral Close

LE23LW

Goldhill Gardens

LE22DH

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE26GR

Lynholme Road

LE23RT

Ring Road

LE22DG

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE23LT

South Knighton Road

LE23RQ

Wimborne Road

LE23LR

Egerton Houses

LE23LJ

Shirley Road

LE23RE

Shanklin Avenue

LE23AY

Newchurch Close

LE23LN

South Knighton Road

LE23JG

Knighton Church Road

LE22PR

The Parade

LE23YH

Overdale Road

LE23YB

Kingsmead Road

LE23LP

South Knighton Road

LE23PD

Carisbrooke Road

LE22PY

London Road

LE23LH

Ridgway Road

LE23WP

Meadvale Road

LE23JE

Elms Road

LE23JN

Knighton Church Road

LE26GS

Lynholme Road

LE23PQ

Carisbrooke Park

LE22DN

Dovedale Road

LE23WB

Brinsmead Road

LE22EL

Freemantle Road

LE23JP

Knighton Church Road

LE22EF

Stoughton Road

LE23TX

Ratcliffe Court

LE22EG

Westminster Road

LE23WD

Brinsmead Road

LE22EH

Westminster Road

LE23RD

Ryde Avenue

LE23PL

Kenwood Road

LE22DL

Dovedale Road

LE23WT

Cademan Close

LE23JB

Elms Road

LE23RB

Portsdown Road

LE26EN

Welford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.