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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 81 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
81
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
38.57(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.14(-16%)
Public order
9.03(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(+13%)
Shoplifting
8.38(-4%)
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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached39£550,000
Flats21£135,000
Semi-Detached62£326,500
Terraced18£315,250

10 years median price trend in Knighton

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

All postcodes in Knighton

LE22DF

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE26JN

Shrewsbury Avenue

LE26FR

Knighton Lane East

LE23YS

Palmerston Boulevard

LE23FD

Craighill Road

LE22PG

Portland Towers

LE26EJ

Welford Road

LE23TN

Southernhay Road

LE23TB

Ratcliffe Road

LE23YN

South Kingsmead Road

LE23FU

Queens Road

LE23RN

Ventnor Road

LE26DF

Heather Road

LE23JS

Sidney Road

LE26GH

Deancourt Road

LE26DG

Heather Road

LE23PB

Carisbrooke Road

LE26FB

Asquith Boulevard

LE23LJ

Shirley Road

LE22EG

Westminster Road

LE26HB

Baldwin Road

LE22EB

Stoughton Road

LE22BH

Malvern Road

LE23TH

Sackville Gardens

LE22PF

Morland Avenue

LE23TJ

Southernhay Road

LE22PE

Morland Avenue

LE23HB

Knighton Drive

LE23RS

Ring Road

LE26HT

Shackerdale Road

LE23PJ

Kenwood Road

LE26HY

Pendlebury Drive

LE23RG

Shanklin Drive

LE23AY

Newchurch Close

LE23ES

Avenue Road

LE23WR

Wyndale Road

LE22EJ

Stoughton Road

LE23NE

London Road

LE22DE

Blankley Drive

LE22AE

Stoneygate Road

LE22BD

Francis Street

LE23RB

Portsdown Road

LE23LR

Egerton Houses

LE23LP

South Knighton Road

LE22BQ

Malvern Road

LE26GB

Aberdale Road

LE23WG

Church Lane

LE23TW

Southernhay Close

LE23YJ

Overdale Road

LE23TU

Southernhay Avenue

LE23RD

Ryde Avenue

LE26GS

Lynholme Road

LE23LD

Farley Road

LE26JA

Bambury Way

LE23YL

South Kingsmead Road

LE23NG

Elm Tree Gardens

LE23GE

Stanfell Road

LE23TA

Newstead Road

LE23TY

Ratcliffe Court

LE23LF

Holbrook Road

LE23EN

Avenue Road Extension

LE22RD

Guilford Road

LE23LS

South Knighton Road

LE23LW

Goldhill Gardens

LE23JB

Elms Road

LE22AL

Stoneygate Road

LE26GY

Pendlebury Drive

LE26FN

Welford Road

LE23WT

Cademan Close

LE26HD

Brixham Drive

LE23WJ

Meadvale Road

LE23RJ

Southland Road

LE23FB

Craighill Road

LE26HN

Lamborne Road

LE26JE

Hylion Road

LE26HG

Hillcrest Road

LE23TT

Knighton Road

LE22PU

Knighton

LE26EP

Welford Road

LE22PQ

London Road

LE23LB

Beresford Drive

LE22PN

London Road

LE23GA

Stanfell Road

LE23FH

Northcote Road

LE26FF

Great Arler Road

LE22PZ

London Road

LE23TQ

Knighton Road

LE22DH

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE23FJ

Northcote Road

LE23YA

Eastcourt Road

LE23TF

Ratcliffe Road

LE23YB

Kingsmead Road

LE23ND

London Road

LE23TX

Ratcliffe Court

LE23ET

Avenue Road

LE22PL

London Road

LE26FU

Knighton Lane East

LE23QB

Shanklin Drive

LE23WE

Chapel Lane

LE26BN

Welford Road

Data Sources

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