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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

LE23UF

Southernhay Road

LE23PQ

Carisbrooke Park

LE23RT

Ring Road

LE26DH

Herrick Road

LE23UD

Cara Close

LE26JP

Skelton Drive

LE26FE

Asquith Boulevard

LE23JP

Knighton Church Road

LE22RB

Guilford Road

LE26JH

Northdene Road

LE22AN

Barratt Close

LE26GZ

Chadderton Close

LE26DE

Heather Road

LE26FQ

Welford Road

LE23TS

Knighton Road

LE22PR

The Parade

LE22DN

Dovedale Road

LE23JR

Sidney Road

LE26DA

Aston Hill

LE23HG

Woodland Avenue

LE23YQ

Woodbank Road

LE22DA

Allandale Road

LE23GB

Stanfell Road

LE26EN

Welford Road

LE23HL

Knighton Road

LE26JL

Oakdene Road

LE26EL

Welford Road

LE26GD

Aberdale Road

LE26FG

Great Arler Road

LE23HH

Knighton Road

LE26HW

Yardley Drive

LE23YE

Kingsmead Road

LE22ED

Stoughton Road

LE22BB

Alexandra Road

LE26GJ

Deancourt Road

LE26FL

Sutton Road

LE23FP

Queens Road

LE23JX

London Road

LE26GT

Pendlebury Drive

LE23LE

Goldhill Road

LE26FX

Muston Gardens

LE23YT

Palmerston Boulevard

LE26HJ

Highgate Drive

LE23HP

Toller Road

LE23YD

Kingsmead Road

LE23NF

Knighton

LE23PD

Carisbrooke Road

LE26JQ

Skelton Drive

LE26EH

Welford Road

LE26FA

Asquith Boulevard

LE22RA

Barrington Road

LE26JD

Chiltern Green

LE23LA

Beresford Drive

LE23PP

Arreton Close

LE23WN

Meadvale Road

LE23TD

Ratcliffe Road

LE26GF

Cairnsford Road

LE23WQ

Newmarket Street

LE26GE

Aberdale Road

LE26GQ

Hylion Road

LE23PR

Carisbrooke Gardens

LE26EZ

Scott Court

LE23LT

South Knighton Road

LE26GX

Pendlebury Drive

LE23HE

Stoneygate Avenue

LE26HH

Highgate Drive

LE26HL

Lamborne Road

LE23FA

Craighill Road

LE23QJ

Shanklin Gardens

LE23JL

Knighton Church Road

LE22EF

Stoughton Road

LE23QA

Shanklin Drive

LE23RA

Link Road

LE26GP

Hylion Road

LE23LL

Shirley Road

LE23FG

Milford Road

LE23GD

Stanfell Road

LE22DG

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE23LN

South Knighton Road

LE23YF

Kingsmead Road

LE23PN

Stockwell Road

LE23JQ

Knighton Church Road

LE23LQ

South Knighton Road

LE23JF

Elms Road

LE22EE

Stoughton Road

LE23HA

Birkdale Avenue

LE23FT

Queens Road

LE23DD

Burlington Road

LE23PA

Carisbrooke Avenue

LE23FE

Houlditch Road

LE23LH

Ridgway Road

LE23JT

London Road

LE23JW

London Road

LE23DQ

Pendene Road

LE26ER

Welford Court

LE23JE

Elms Road

LE26FD

Asquith Boulevard

LE23HD

Knighton Drive

LE23JA

Elms Road

LE23DH

Gainsborough Road

Data Sources

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