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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

LE23WS

Wyndale Road

LE23RH

Shanklin Drive

LE22BE

Francis Street

LE26FH

Northdene Road

LE26GA

Aberdale Road

LE22PJ

London Road

LE22PP

London Road

LE23QD

Shanklin Drive

LE23HF

Westernhay Road

LE23WB

Brinsmead Road

LE23ED

Avenue Road

LE23JH

Knighton Church Road

LE23JG

Knighton Church Road

LE23EA

Avenue Road

LE26GN

Ferndale Road

LE23AP

Harrow Place

LE23WD

Brinsmead Road

LE22BP

Stoneygate Road

LE23LU

Elms Road

LE26JB

Barmouth Avenue

LE26FP

Welford Road

LE22EH

Westminster Road

LE26HU

Woodcroft Avenue

LE23WP

Meadvale Road

LE23RP

Wimborne Road

LE22DJ

Dovedale Road

LE23PE

Carisbrooke Road

LE23QE

Shanklin Drive

LE23HJ

Knighton Road

LE23QF

Shanklin Drive

LE22PA

Grenfell Road

LE23RQ

Wimborne Road

LE22EL

Freemantle Road

LE22PW

Glenwood Close

LE23TP

Southernhay Road

LE26AT

Calluna Close

LE23JJ

Knighton Church Road

LE26HF

Heddington Way

LE26GR

Lynholme Road

LE26GG

Cairnsford Road

LE22PS

London Road

LE26FS

Knighton Lane East

LE26FJ

Northdene Road

LE23DG

Gainsborough Road

LE23JD

Elms Road

LE23RL

Ventnor Road

LE23FS

Queens Road

LE26GU

Pendlebury Drive

LE26JF

Lastingham Close

LE23YP

Westgate Road

LE23RE

Shanklin Avenue

LE23WF

Chapel Lane

LE22BN

Stoneygate Road

LE26DD

Heather Road

LE23JN

Knighton Church Road

LE23WH

Gilliver Street

LE23RF

Shanklin Avenue

LE23TL

Southernhay Road

LE26HQ

Lamborne Road

LE26HE

Heddington Close

LE23EB

Avenue Road

LE22BJ

Sandown Road

LE22PY

London Road

LE26HP

Lamborne Road

LE23PF

Carisbrooke Road

LE23PZ

Balmoral Close

LE23UE

Estima Close

LE22DR

Stoughton Avenue

LE23PG

Carisbrooke Road

LE23RR

Ring Road

LE26HS

Shackerdale Road

LE23NH

Elm Tree Court

LE23LG

Holbrook Road

LE26JG

Northdene Road

LE23YH

Overdale Road

LE23TZ

Eton Close

LE26JJ

Northdene Road

LE26FT

Knighton Lane East

LE23QG

Shanklin Drive

LE23DA

Beechcroft Road

LE23WL

Meadvale Road

LE26HX

Welford Road

LE23TE

Ratcliffe Road

LE23NA

Shirley Avenue

LE23FF

Houlditch Road

LE23PL

Kenwood Road

LE22EA

Stoughton Road

LE23JU

London Road

LE23EU

Avenue Gardens

LE26HR

Ramsbury Road

LE22DL

Dovedale Road

LE23PH

Carisbrooke Road

LE26GW

Pendlebury Drive

LE23NB

Shirley Avenue

LE23YR

Kingsmead Close

LE23YG

Northfold Road

LE26GL

Fairholme Road

LE26HZ

Larchwood Close

LE23HN

Knighton Road

LE23JZ

Elms Court

Data Sources

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