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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

LE872BB

Castle

LE27JH

Filbert Street

LE27GR

Walnut Street

LE27DE

Jarrom Street

LE16YE

Regent Road

LE16XE

Upper King Street

LE27EN

Deacon Street

LE20JH

College Street

LE16YG

Regent Road

LE27JU

Raw Dykes Road

LE17JG

Castle

LE16YJ

Regent Road

LE17GR

De Montfort Street

LE16TE

New Walk

LE20BN

Castle

LE16YT

Lancaster Road

LE17AB

University Road

LE15DL

Castle

LE27FP

Raw Dykes Road

LE16TU

Castle

LE27LN

Aylestone Road

LE17HG

Castle

LE20PE

London Road

LE16YL

Regent Road

LE17RU

Granville Road

LE17GD

De Montfort Street

LE16SZ

Princess Road Backways

LE27HL

Havelock Street

LE27FH

Clarendon Street

LE27JB

Brazil Street

LE17GN

De Montfort Street

LE17QJ

Castle

LE27DA

Grasmere Street

LE27EL

Henshaw Street

LE27GD

Lineker Road

LE16WJ

Newtown Street

LE27JD

Eastern Boulevard

LE27GZ

Newarke Close

LE27BY

The Newarke

LE17AF

Princess Road East

LE27NS

Gateway Street

LE17ND

The Oval

LE27FR

Lineker Road

LE16XN

West Street

LE17AN

University Road

LE20ND

Saxby Street

LE15XR

Castle

LE20QR

College Walk

LE16TP

Princess Road West

LE17GP

De Montfort Street

LE17JA

New Walk

LE17NP

West Walk

LE16RS

Marquis Street

LE16TB

Rawson Street

LE16RP

King Street

LE17GL

De Montfort Street

LE27HX

Grasmere Street

LE17GA

De Montfort Street

LE20QT

London Road

LE27JT

Eastern Boulevard

LE17GX

De Montfort Street

LE17DS

Princess Road East

LE16WY

Turner Street

LE17AJ

De Montfort Street

LE17PE

Regent Road

LE20BR

Lincoln Street

LE17BR

Regent Street

LE17HB

Lancaster Place

LE27JA

Brazil Street

LE20JT

Lincoln Street

LE17JL

New Walk

LE27HA

Havelock Street

LE27FS

Grasmere Street

LE15UD

Pelham Way

LE27PY

Eastern Boulevard

LE27DX

Jarrom Street

LE16WR

Tower Street

LE27GF

Walnut Street

LE27JF

Filbert Street

LE17RA

University Road

LE16RL

King Street

LE17AL

Castle

LE16RX

Castle

LE17GF

De Montfort Street

LE16RT

Duke Street

LE27DF

Jarrom Street

LE27JW

Sawday Street

LE20QB

Castle

LE27GB

Filbert Street East

LE16UN

Rawson Street

LE27JG

Filbert Street East

LE20LF

Glebe Street

LE27HP

Swindale Close

LE20LA

Prebend Street

LE20RD

Stoneygate

LE21EF

Castle

LE17GS

De Montfort Street

LE17HE

Regent Road

LE16YH

Regent Road

LE27DR

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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