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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

LE23PZ

Balmoral Close

LE23TQ

Knighton Road

LE26ER

Welford Court

LE26FU

Knighton Lane East

LE22EE

Stoughton Road

LE22PY

London Road

LE23NG

Elm Tree Gardens

LE23PQ

Carisbrooke Park

LE26JL

Oakdene Road

LE23RT

Ring Road

LE26DD

Heather Road

LE26GL

Fairholme Road

LE26HB

Baldwin Road

LE23JW

London Road

LE23LL

Shirley Road

LE23RA

Link Road

LE23WQ

Newmarket Street

LE26GU

Pendlebury Drive

LE23ES

Avenue Road

LE23NH

Elm Tree Court

LE23RQ

Wimborne Road

LE23WT

Cademan Close

LE26JD

Chiltern Green

LE22BB

Alexandra Road

LE22EL

Freemantle Road

LE23YT

Palmerston Boulevard

LE22BP

Stoneygate Road

LE23FJ

Northcote Road

LE23LP

South Knighton Road

LE26HQ

Lamborne Road

LE22EJ

Stoughton Road

LE22PF

Morland Avenue

LE26DG

Heather Road

LE26FH

Northdene Road

LE26GY

Pendlebury Drive

LE23AP

Harrow Place

LE26GS

Lynholme Road

LE22AL

Stoneygate Road

LE23JE

Elms Road

LE23TF

Ratcliffe Road

LE26FT

Knighton Lane East

LE26JH

Northdene Road

LE23YS

Palmerston Boulevard

LE26GN

Ferndale Road

LE26HJ

Highgate Drive

LE23FA

Craighill Road

LE23JU

London Road

LE23LH

Ridgway Road

LE23YQ

Woodbank Road

LE23RR

Ring Road

LE26DE

Heather Road

LE26GH

Deancourt Road

LE26GP

Hylion Road

LE23FP

Queens Road

LE23WD

Brinsmead Road

LE26HG

Hillcrest Road

LE22BH

Malvern Road

LE22DH

Elmsleigh Avenue

LE23FH

Northcote Road

LE23TX

Ratcliffe Court

LE26GX

Pendlebury Drive

LE26JA

Bambury Way

LE23QF

Shanklin Drive

LE26HS

Shackerdale Road

LE23JP

Knighton Church Road

LE23PJ

Kenwood Road

LE23DH

Gainsborough Road

LE23FB

Craighill Road

LE23JF

Elms Road

LE23YH

Overdale Road

LE26GQ

Hylion Road

LE26GZ

Chadderton Close

LE23JX

London Road

LE23TH

Sackville Gardens

LE23WS

Wyndale Road

LE26EZ

Scott Court

LE26FE

Asquith Boulevard

LE26GB

Aberdale Road

LE26GF

Cairnsford Road

LE22BQ

Malvern Road

LE22EB

Stoughton Road

LE22PW

Glenwood Close

LE23JL

Knighton Church Road

LE23LJ

Shirley Road

LE23TP

Southernhay Road

LE26JQ

Skelton Drive

LE22AE

Stoneygate Road

LE22PR

The Parade

LE23JN

Knighton Church Road

LE26EL

Welford Road

LE26GR

Lynholme Road

LE23PE

Carisbrooke Road

LE23PH

Carisbrooke Road

LE23WR

Wyndale Road

LE22EG

Westminster Road

LE22PA

Grenfell Road

LE22AN

Barratt Close

LE23GE

Stanfell Road

LE23JR

Sidney Road

LE23RJ

Southland Road

Data Sources

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