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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £434K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£540,000£349
Semi-Detached69£315,000£306
Terraced17£312,000£289
Flats16£124,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knighton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356,250£93,000£232,000£200,000
2017£396,250£98,000£223,000£210,000
2018£477,500£115,000£248,000£215,000
2019£487,500£125,000£260,000£255,000
2020£475,000£120,000£275,000£247,500
2021£500,000£123,750£291,000£276,500
2022£542,625£130,000£327,500£338,000
2023£535,000£131,000£325,000£319,000
2024£572,500£125,000£320,000£285,000
2025£555,000£135,000£315,000£312,000
2026£506,250£120,000£353,500£238,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£157£208£207
2017£243£160£221£224
2018£269£188£237£230
2019£277£194£253£255
2020£290£175£250£270
2021£316£186£274£273
2022£340£186£313£276
2023£346£203£305£288
2024£325£209£299£280
2025£336£213£305£285
2026£360£248£313£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knighton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knighton in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.