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Leicester City South

England / East Midlands / Leicester / Leicester City South

About

Leicester City South is a residential and commercial area located in the southern part of Leicester. It includes neighborhoods such as Knighton, Stoneygate, and Aylestone, offering a mix of housing options from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area is well-connected, with major roads like the A6 and A563 providing easy access to the city center and surrounding regions. Green spaces such as Knighton Park and Aylestone Meadows provide recreational opportunities for residents.

The area has a range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and schools, catering to families and professionals. Leicester General Hospital is a key employer in the area, while the University of Leicester is nearby. Public transport links, including bus routes, support commuting. Leicester City South balances urban convenience with quieter suburban living, making it a practical choice for many.

Area overview

On average Leicester City South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 289 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Leicester City South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
289
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leicester City South Population
10,114
Population density
8,701.7 per km²

Demographics

British
3,527
34.87%
Indian
1,430
14.14%
African
1,215
12.01%
Other White
1,172
11.59%
Chinese
389
3.85%
Total population: 10,115

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,452
50.82%
Other social rented
779
27.27%
Social rents from council
214
7.49%
Owns outright
189
6.62%
Owns with a mortgage
132
4.62%
Total households: 2,857

Property prices in Leicester City South

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £164,400 in Leicester City South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £322,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£111,000
Semi-Detached1£170,000
Terraced7£235,000

10 years price trend in Leicester City South

All postcodes in Leicester City South

LE17JL

Leicester City South

LE17NG

Princess Road East

LE20QD

Leicester City South

LE27FS

Grasmere Street

LE27GY

Newarke Close

LE27JB

Brazil Street

LE27HL

Havelock Street

LE16TU

Leicester City South

LE17QR

Salisbury Road

LE21AR

Salisbury Avenue

LE27AB

Regent Road

LE27HD

Havelock Street

LE16XE

Tower Street

LE17HG

Leicester City South

LE17LA

Princess Road East

LE27DE

Havelock Street

LE27JU

Raw Dykes Road

LE27JX

Brazil Street

LE27LN

Leicester City South

LE16TR

Princess Road West

LE16RT

Duke Street

LE16WJ

Newtown Street

LE16YE

Regent Road

LE16YH

Regent Road

LE16YJ

Regent Road

LE17AE

Salisbury Road

LE17RU

Granville Road

LE27FB

Lineker Road

LE27GW

Coniston Avenue

LE27LE

Walnut Street

LE15XQ

Leicester City South

LE17BF

Nelson Street

LE17GQ

De Montfort Street

LE27DD

Jarrom Street

LE27DH

Jarrom Street

LE27FN

Filbert Street

LE16RP

King Street

LE17DT

Princess Road East

LE17GP

De Montfort Street

LE17HF

Lancaster Road

LE20QR

College Walk

LE20RD

Leicester City South

LE27DN

Atkins Street

LE27GH

Walnut Street

LE27JE

Filbert Street East

LE16WH

Newtown Street

LE17GB

De Montfort Square

LE17PA

Regent Road

LE27AJ

Leicester City South

LE20ND

Saxby Street

LE27JA

Brazil Street

LE27NS

Gateway Street

LE16JJ

Ashwell Street

LE17GH

Princess Road East

LE17AA

West Walk

LE17DR

Princess Road East

LE20BP

Lincoln Street

LE27DB

Grasmere Street

LE27DS

Eastern Boulevard

LE27EY

Raw Dykes Road

LE27JH

Filbert Street

LE15UE

Carlton Street

LE17AJ

De Montfort Street

LE17ND

The Oval

LE27GE

Lineker Road

LE27JF

Filbert Street

LE17GN

De Montfort Street

LE17RL

Salisbury Road

LE20BL

Conduit Street

LE20LB

Seymour Street

LE27FD

Buttermere Street

LE27FJ

Coniston Avenue

LE27GS

Walnut Street

LE17DD

Regent Road

LE15DL

Leicester City South

LE16TT

Princess Road Backways

LE17GA

De Montfort Street

LE17LT

De Montfort Street

LE20JF

Leicester City South

LE20JU

Lincoln Street

LE27GL

Walnut Street

LE27HX

Grasmere Street

LE16TE

King Street

LE16WS

Tower Street

LE16WT

Tower Street

LE20BQ

Leicester City South

LE27EG

Deacon Street

LE27HP

Swindale Close

LE17QJ

Leicester City South

LE16TP

Princess Road West

LE16WR

Tower Street

LE17LW

Lancaster Road

LE20PE

Leicester City South

LE27EF

Deacon Street

LE27GG

Walnut Street

LE27JJ

Burnmoor Street

LE27PT

Grasmere Street

LE17AX

Regent Road

LE16WA

Duke Street

LE17EA

Leicester City South
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.