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Leicester City South

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About

Leicester City South encompasses the historic heart of Leicester, defined by the curve of the River Soar. The area includes the medieval Guildhall and the modern Highcross shopping centre. Streets like Granby Street and Belvoir Street form a central commercial district with shops and restaurants. De Montfort University has a significant campus here, contributing to the daily population.

The area contains the ancient Roman ruins and artefacts displayed at the Jewry Wall Museum. Leicester Market, one of the largest outdoor covered markets in Europe, operates daily on this site. Victoria Park lies to the south, providing green space alongside the university halls. Transport connections are centred at St Margaret's bus station.

Area overview

On average Leicester City South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 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). Leicester City South is home to around 10,114 people, with a population density of about 8,701.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
259
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.55(+194%)
Public order
43.9(+529%)
Shoplifting
34.51(+289%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.03(+95%)
Other theft
27.09(+367%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,912
41.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,882
30.8%
No qualifications
924
9.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
682
7.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
5.07%
Total 16+ residents: 9,356

Housing

Housing tenure

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 16 recent sales, the median property price is £187,750 in Leicester City South area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £312,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leicester City South 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 Leicester City South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£143,000
Semi-Detached1£170,000
Terraced8£234,800

10 years median price trend in Leicester City South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leicester City South.

All postcodes in Leicester City South

LE16WP

Trinity Lane

LE17NH

Regent Road

LE17JL

New Walk

LE17NG

West Walk

LE27FS

Grasmere Street

LE27GY

Newarke Close

LE27HL

Havelock Street

LE20QD

London Road

LE27JB

Brazil Street

LE17QR

Salisbury Road

LE16TU

Castle

LE21AR

Salisbury Avenue

LE27AB

Welford Road

LE27HD

Havelock Street

LE17LA

Princess Road East

LE27DE

Jarrom Street

LE27JU

Raw Dykes Road

LE27JX

Brazil Street

LE16XE

Upper King Street

LE17HG

Castle

LE27LN

Aylestone Road

LE16TR

Princess Road West

LE16WJ

Newtown Street

LE17AE

Salisbury Road

LE17RU

Granville Road

LE27GW

Coniston Avenue

LE16RT

Duke Street

LE16YE

Regent Road

LE16YH

Regent Road

LE16YJ

Regent Road

LE27FB

Lineker Road

LE27LE

Walnut Street

LE17BF

Nelson Street

LE27DD

Jarrom Street

LE27DH

Jarrom Street

LE17GQ

De Montfort Street

LE15XQ

Castle

LE27FN

Filbert Street

LE17DT

Princess Road East

LE17GP

De Montfort Street

LE20QR

College Walk

LE20RD

Stoneygate

LE27GH

Walnut Street

LE27QX

Winifred Street

LE16RP

King Street

LE17HF

Lancaster Road

LE27DN

Atkins Street

LE27JE

Filbert Street East

LE17PA

Regent Road

LE27AJ

Castle

LE27JA

Brazil Street

LE27NS

Gateway Street

LE16WH

Newtown Street

LE17GB

De Montfort Street

LE20ND

Saxby Street

LE16JJ

Ashwell Street

LE17DR

Princess Road East

LE17GH

Princess Road East

LE27DS

Rydal Street

LE27EY

Raw Dykes Road

LE27JH

Filbert Street

LE17AA

West Walk

LE20BP

Lincoln Street

LE27DB

Grasmere Street

LE27GE

Lineker Road

LE27JF

Filbert Street

LE15UE

Carlton Street

LE17AJ

De Montfort Street

LE17ND

The Oval

LE20BL

Conduit Street

LE20BN

Castle

LE20LB

Seymour Street

LE27GS

Walnut Street

LE17GN

De Montfort Street

LE17RL

Salisbury Road

LE27FD

Buttermere Street

LE27FJ

Coniston Avenue

LE27QW

Winifred Street

LE15DL

Castle

LE16TT

Princess Road Backways

LE17DD

Regent Road

LE17LT

Regent Road

LE20JF

College Avenue

LE20JU

Lincoln Street

LE27GL

Walnut Street

LE17GA

De Montfort Street

LE27HX

Grasmere Street

LE16WS

Tower Street

LE27HP

Swindale Close

LE16TP

Princess Road West

LE17LW

Lancaster Road

LE27EF

Deacon Street

LE16TE

New Walk

LE16WT

Tower Street

LE20BQ

Castle

LE27EG

Deacon Street

LE16WR

Tower Street

LE17QJ

Castle

LE20PE

London Road

LE27GG

Walnut Street

Data Sources

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