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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 18 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
Flats8£141,500
Semi-Detached1£170,000
Terraced9£219,600

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

LE27JJ

Burnmoor Street

LE27PT

Grasmere Street

LE16WA

Duke Street

LE17LG

Princess Road East

LE20JE

Brookhouse Avenue

LE20NE

Saxby Street

LE17AX

Regent Road

LE17EA

New Walk

LE27EN

Deacon Street

LE27GD

Lineker Road

LE27HG

Grisedale Close

LE27JL

Burnmoor Street

LE16XL

West Street

LE16XQ

West Street

LE17GT

De Montfort Street

LE20PF

London Road

LE27DX

Jarrom Street

LE27GX

Walnut Street

LE20LE

Glebe Street

LE27BY

The Newarke

LE16WY

Turner Street

LE17BA

Nelson Street

LE17LF

Princess Road East

LE20LH

Glebe Street

LE20QT

London Road

LE27DA

Grasmere Street

LE27FG

Clarendon Street

LE27LD

Walnut Street

LE21EG

London Road

LE15WW

Havelock Street

LE16XF

Upper King Street

LE16YG

Regent Road

LE17DA

Regent Road

LE27FA

Lineker Road

LE27HH

Martindale Close

LE17DG

Regent Road

LE16WL

Newtown Street

LE17AS

Castle

LE20TD

Sparkenhoe Street

LE27GT

Windermere Street

LE16TB

Rawson Street

LE16YT

Lancaster Road

LE17GG

De Montfort Street

LE27HA

Havelock Street

LE27DU

Ullswater Street

LE27HT

Eastern Boulevard

LE17GD

De Montfort Street

LE17GZ

De Montfort Place

LE17HB

Lancaster Place

LE27JW

Sawday Street

LE15UD

Pelham Way

LE16UF

Museum Square

LE17GW

De Montfort Street

LE17JA

New Walk

LE20JA

Andover Street

LE20JD

Brookhouse Street

LE27GU

Windermere Street

LE15XS

Castle

LE16XN

West Street

LE16XP

West Street

LE17GF

De Montfort Street

LE17NP

West Walk

LE27FR

Lineker Road

LE27FZ

Filbert Street

LE16SZ

Princess Road Backways

LE16WU

Tower Street

LE17GE

De Montfort Street

LE27GZ

Newarke Close

LE20LF

Glebe Street

LE27DT

Ullswater Street

LE20PD

Castle

LE27EL

Henshaw Street

LE17JG

Castle

LE27JP

Pavilion Close

LE27LA

Thirlmere Street

LE16YF

Regent Road

LE17AG

West Walk

LE17BR

Regent Street

LE17HA

De Montfort Street

LE27LJ

Pavilion Close

LE20JT

Lincoln Street

LE27DJ

Jarrom Street

LE27GB

Filbert Street East

LE16YU

Lancaster Road

LE17AN

University Road

LE17GL

De Montfort Street

LE20JN

Conduit Street

LE20RA

Stoneygate

LE27GF

Walnut Street

LE27GN

Walnut Street

LE27HQ

Farndale Close

LE16YL

Regent Road

LE17AB

University Road

LE17DS

Princess Road East

LE20JR

Glebe Street

LE27GJ

Walnut Street

LE27GQ

Thirlmere Street

LE27JT

Eastern Boulevard

LE17DQ

Princess Road East

LE17FW

De Montfort Mews

Data Sources

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