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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255 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
255
Deprivation level
9/10
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
102.33(+197%)
Public order
43.01(+522%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.21(+103%)
Other theft
25.51(+348%)
Shoplifting
22.94(+164%)
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 17 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 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
Terraced7£219,600
Semi-Detached2£195,000
Flats8£130,500

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

LE20BP

Lincoln Street

LE16WA

Duke Street

LE17QA

Upper New Walk

LE20LE

Glebe Street

LE20LB

Seymour Street

LE27LA

Thirlmere Street

LE17BF

Nelson Street

LE27JR

New Bridge Street

LE20JU

Lincoln Street

LE27HD

Havelock Street

LE17GG

De Montfort Street

LE17HA

De Montfort Street

LE27LD

Walnut Street

LE17GB

De Montfort Street

LE27QX

Winifred Street

LE17GT

De Montfort Street

LE16TS

Princess Road West

LE27DT

Ullswater Street

LE17AH

De Montfort Street

LE17AS

Castle

LE27FJ

Coniston Avenue

LE17DR

Princess Road East

LE16YU

Lancaster Road

LE16XP

West Street

LE15UE

Carlton Street

LE21EG

London Road

LE16WP

Trinity Lane

LE17DG

Regent Road

LE27EF

Deacon Street

LE27JX

Brazil Street

LE20JR

Glebe Street

LE27HH

Martindale Close

LE20BQ

Castle

LE17AT

Lower Hastings Street

LE27GE

Lineker Road

LE27GP

Walnut Street

LE20NE

Saxby Street

LE17AG

West Walk

LE27JQ

Pavilion Close

LE17LA

Princess Road East

LE27QW

Winifred Street

LE27JN

Hazel Street

LE17GQ

De Montfort Street

LE16WT

Tower Street

LE27JE

Filbert Street East

LE27JS

Pavilion Close

LE17RL

Salisbury Road

LE17DQ

Princess Road East

LE27AB

Welford Road

LE20JF

College Avenue

LE15WX

Castle

LE17AA

West Walk

LE17DA

Regent Road

LE16XQ

West Street

LE27GH

Walnut Street

LE27FA

Lineker Road

LE21AR

Salisbury Avenue

LE27DS

Rydal Street

LE17LG

Princess Road East

LE20JN

Conduit Street

LE27GJ

Walnut Street

LE27HR

Baysdale Road

LE17EA

New Walk

LE16WH

Newtown Street

LE17DT

Princess Road East

LE17RB

University Road

LE17NH

Regent Road

LE17LT

Regent Road

LE27GS

Walnut Street

LE17QR

Salisbury Road

LE27HT

Eastern Boulevard

LE15XQ

Castle

LE27GQ

Thirlmere Street

LE27FW

Burnmoor Street

LE27DN

Atkins Street

LE27EG

Deacon Street

LE27JL

Burnmoor Street

LE17NA

West Walk

LE17GZ

De Montfort Place

LE27HG

Grisedale Close

LE27JP

Pavilion Close

LE20JD

Brookhouse Street

LE16WS

Tower Street

LE17PA

Regent Road

LE27EY

Raw Dykes Road

LE16TT

Princess Road Backways

LE16XB

Upper King Street

LE17NG

West Walk

LE17ER

De Montfort Square

LE17LW

Lancaster Road

LE15WW

Havelock Street

LE17GE

De Montfort Street

LE27GL

Walnut Street

LE20JE

Brookhouse Avenue

LE27DD

Jarrom Street

LE16JJ

Ashwell Street

LE27FU

Grasmere Street

LE27LL

Aylestone Road

LE27FZ

Filbert Street

LE27GX

Walnut Street

Data Sources

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