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About

Knighton ward lies in the southern part of Leicester, primarily defined by residential neighbourhoods and the University of Leicester campus. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to semi-detached homes, catering to both families and a large student population. Its streets are structured around the central Knighton Road, which serves as a local high street with essential shops and services.

The ward is notably bordered by the expansive Knighton Park, one of the city's largest public parks, offering sports fields, gardens, and woodland. This green boundary separates it from the adjacent Knighton Fields area. The presence of the university brings a consistent academic calendar rhythm to the local community and economy.

Area overview

On average Knighton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knighton is £59,816 per year. There are 8 schools in Knighton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knighton is home to around 16,826 people, with a population density of about 4,023.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knighton Population
16,826
Population density
4,023.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.89(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.03(-15%)
Shoplifting
10.52(+18%)
Public order
9.63(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(+13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,397
49.91%
Indian
3,662
21.77%
Other White
856
5.09%
Pakistani
715
4.25%
Other
673
4%
Total population: 16,825

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,622
48.1%
No qualifications
2,051
14.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,865
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,459
10.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
945
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 13,766

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,572
38.87%
Owns with a mortgage
2,088
31.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,355
20.48%
Other social rented
276
4.17%
Social rents from council
197
2.98%
Total households: 6,617

Property prices in Knighton

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,125,000.

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
Detached38£549,100
Flats23£140,000
Semi-Detached60£321,500
Terraced18£305,000

10 years median price trend in Knighton

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

All postcodes in Knighton

LE22PS

London Road

LE22DE

Blankley Drive

LE22EF

Stoughton Road

LE22BJ

Sandown Road

LE22EA

Stoughton Road

LE23FU

Queens Road

LE23TW

Southernhay Close

LE26FN

Welford Road

LE22ED

Stoughton Road

LE23GA

Stanfell Road

LE23LG

Holbrook Road

LE23NA

Shirley Avenue

LE23TE

Ratcliffe Road

LE23WJ

Meadvale Road

LE26FX

Muston Gardens

LE22RD

Guilford Road

LE23LD

Farley Road

LE23QB

Shanklin Drive

LE23TT

Knighton Road

LE23YR

Kingsmead Close

LE26HE

Heddington Close

LE26JJ

Northdene Road

LE23LB

Beresford Drive

LE23RH

Shanklin Drive

LE23YJ

Overdale Road

LE23DA

Beechcroft Road

LE23LN

South Knighton Road

LE23PA

Carisbrooke Avenue

LE23TS

Knighton Road

LE23WA

Ashclose Avenue

LE26EP

Welford Road

LE23GB

Stanfell Road

LE23NB

Shirley Avenue

LE26FL

Sutton Road

LE26HH

Highgate Drive

LE22DR

Stoughton Avenue

LE23AY

Newchurch Close

LE23FE

Houlditch Road

LE23LT

South Knighton Road

LE23ND

London Road

LE23DQ

Pendene Road

LE23GD

Stanfell Road

LE23YA

Eastcourt Road

LE26AT

Calluna Close

LE26DH

Herrick Road

LE26HR

Ramsbury Road

LE22BD

Francis Street

LE22PJ

London Road

LE22RA

Barrington Road

LE23YF

Kingsmead Road

LE26FQ

Welford Road

LE26GD

Aberdale Road

LE23ED

Avenue Road

LE23HG

Woodland Avenue

LE23JZ

Elms Court

LE23LA

Beresford Drive

LE23QA

Shanklin Drive

LE23RP

Wimborne Road

LE26DF

Heather Road

LE26HW

Yardley Drive

LE22PN

London Road

LE23HN

Knighton Road

LE23LR

Egerton Houses

LE23TJ

Southernhay Road

LE26HZ

Larchwood Close

LE22RB

Guilford Road

LE23HP

Toller Road

LE23PR

Carisbrooke Gardens

LE26FB

Asquith Boulevard

LE26HF

Heddington Way

LE23QD

Shanklin Drive

LE22BE

Francis Street

LE23ET

Avenue Road

LE23FF

Houlditch Road

LE23LW

Goldhill Gardens

LE23PF

Carisbrooke Road

LE23HA

Birkdale Avenue

LE23HD

Knighton Drive

LE23RB

Portsdown Road

LE26DA

Aston Hill

LE26FS

Knighton Lane East

LE22DN

Dovedale Road

LE22EH

Westminster Road

LE23TL

Southernhay Road

LE26JN

Shrewsbury Avenue

LE22DA

Allandale Road

LE23JH

Knighton Church Road

LE22PQ

London Road

LE23LS

South Knighton Road

LE23FD

Craighill Road

LE23FT

Queens Road

LE23LE

Goldhill Road

LE23WB

Brinsmead Road

LE23YL

South Kingsmead Road

LE26GG

Cairnsford Road

LE22DL

Dovedale Road

LE22PG

Portland Towers

LE23DD

Burlington Road

LE23JJ

Knighton Church Road

LE23TB

Ratcliffe Road

Data Sources

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