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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

LE16XF

Upper King Street

LE16TQ

Princess Road West

LE20JA

Andover Street

LE17LF

Princess Road East

LE27FG

Clarendon Street

LE17GH

Princess Road East

LE27FF

Lineker Road

LE27LE

Walnut Street

LE27GU

Windermere Street

LE27DH

Jarrom Street

LE27FN

Filbert Street

LE27HQ

Farndale Close

LE16XL

West Street

LE20LH

Glebe Street

LE27AJ

Castle

LE27JJ

Burnmoor Street

LE20TD

Sparkenhoe Street

LE27GN

Walnut Street

LE27ED

Grange Lane

LE16TR

Princess Road West

LE17AX

Regent Road

LE27DU

Ullswater Street

LE17HF

Lancaster Road

LE20RA

Stoneygate

LE20QD

London Road

LE27GG

Walnut Street

LE27GW

Coniston Avenue

LE17DD

Regent Road

LE27NT

Gateway Street

LE17BA

Nelson Street

LE27FD

Buttermere Street

LE27PT

Grasmere Street

LE27DP

Gateway Street

LE16UF

Museum Square

LE16WL

Newtown Street

LE17FW

De Montfort Mews

LE27DJ

Jarrom Street

LE17GW

De Montfort Street

LE27LJ

Pavilion Close

LE16WU

Tower Street

LE15XS

Castle

LE20BL

Conduit Street

LE27GY

Newarke Close

LE20JS

Hobart Street

LE17AE

Salisbury Road

LE27FB

Lineker Road

LE27DB

Grasmere Street

LE17DW

Princess Road East

LE20PD

Castle

LE27HJ

Martindale Close

LE16UP

Rawson Street

LE16YF

Regent Road

LE872FP

Castle

LE27HS

Pavilion Close

LE27GT

Windermere Street

LE20PF

London Road

Data Sources

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