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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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £324,000 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
Detached36£555,000
Flats23£140,000
Semi-Detached57£320,000
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

LE23WP

Meadvale Road

LE26FG

Great Arler Road

LE22DF

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE23JB

Elms Road

LE23NF

Knighton

LE23PG

Carisbrooke Road

LE23TU

Southernhay Avenue

LE26FD

Asquith Boulevard

LE26HT

Shackerdale Road

LE26HY

Pendlebury Drive

LE23FG

Milford Road

LE23HB

Knighton Drive

LE23HH

Knighton Road

LE23HL

Knighton Road

LE23PP

Arreton Close

LE23RN

Ventnor Road

LE23WE

Chapel Lane

LE23YE

Kingsmead Road

LE26JE

Hylion Road

LE23UE

Estima Close

LE22PL

London Road

LE22PZ

London Road

LE23DG

Gainsborough Road

LE23PB

Carisbrooke Road

LE23TA

Newstead Road

LE23TN

Southernhay Road

LE23WF

Chapel Lane

LE26FP

Welford Road

LE26GT

Pendlebury Drive

LE23LF

Holbrook Road

LE23WG

Church Lane

LE26GJ

Deancourt Road

LE26HX

Welford Road

LE23HE

Stoneygate Avenue

LE23WH

Gilliver Street

LE23WN

Meadvale Road

LE26FJ

Northdene Road

LE26FR

Knighton Lane East

LE26HN

Lamborne Road

LE26JB

Barmouth Avenue

LE26JG

Northdene Road

LE23WL

Meadvale Road

LE23YB

Kingsmead Road

LE23YD

Kingsmead Road

LE22PP

London Road

LE23JQ

Knighton Church Road

LE23TD

Ratcliffe Road

LE26BN

Welford Road

LE26HA

Baldwin Road

LE23HF

Westernhay Road

LE23JA

Elms Road

LE23QG

Shanklin Drive

LE23YP

Westgate Road

LE26EJ

Welford Road

LE26HP

Lamborne Road

LE26JF

Lastingham Close

LE23RL

Ventnor Road

LE23UF

Southernhay Road

LE23EA

Avenue Road

LE23EB

Avenue Road

LE23JT

London Road

LE23YN

South Kingsmead Road

LE26HU

Woodcroft Avenue

LE22DJ

Dovedale Road

LE23EU

Avenue Gardens

LE23PL

Kenwood Road

LE23RE

Shanklin Avenue

LE23RG

Shanklin Drive

LE23RS

Ring Road

LE26GE

Aberdale Road

LE26GW

Pendlebury Drive

LE23FS

Queens Road

LE23JS

Sidney Road

LE23LQ

South Knighton Road

LE23NE

London Road

LE23QJ

Shanklin Gardens

LE23RF

Shanklin Avenue

LE23TY

Ratcliffe Court

LE26JP

Skelton Drive

LE23PD

Carisbrooke Road

LE23QE

Shanklin Drive

LE23YG

Northfold Road

LE26FF

Great Arler Road

LE23EN

Avenue Road Extension

LE23RD

Ryde Avenue

LE26HL

Lamborne Road

LE22DG

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE23LU

Elms Road

LE26EN

Welford Road

LE26FA

Asquith Boulevard

LE26GA

Aberdale Road

LE22BN

Stoneygate Road

LE22PU

Knighton

LE23HJ

Knighton Road

LE23PN

Stockwell Road

LE26EH

Welford Road

LE22PE

Morland Avenue

LE23JD

Elms Road

LE26HD

Brixham Drive

LE23JG

Knighton Church Road

Data Sources

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