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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

LE17GS

De Montfort Street

LE17NA

West Walk

LE17RB

University Road

LE27JD

Eastern Boulevard

LE15WX

Castle

LE16XB

Upper King Street

LE20QB

Castle

LE27DR

Mill Lane

LE27HR

Baysdale Road

LE27HS

Pavilion Close

LE27FF

Lineker Road

LE27PY

Eastern Boulevard

LE16RS

Marquis Street

LE16RX

Castle

LE16UP

Rawson Street

LE17AL

Castle

LE17HE

Regent Road

LE20LA

Prebend Street

LE27LL

Aylestone Road

LE16TQ

Princess Road West

LE17GR

De Montfort Street

LE17QA

Upper New Walk

LE21EF

Castle

LE27NT

Gateway Street

LE16TS

Princess Road West

LE17RA

University Road

LE27DF

Jarrom Street

LE27JQ

Pavilion Close

LE872BB

Castle

LE20JH

College Street

LE27FP

Raw Dykes Road

LE27HJ

Martindale Close

LE27FH

Clarendon Street

LE27JN

Hazel Street

LE27JS

Pavilion Close

LE17GX

De Montfort Street

LE20JS

Hobart Street

LE27FU

Grasmere Street

LE16UN

Rawson Street

LE17ER

De Montfort Square

LE27FW

Burnmoor Street

LE27GP

Walnut Street

LE27JR

New Bridge Street

LE17AF

Princess Road East

LE17AT

Lower Hastings Street

LE27GR

Walnut Street

LE27JG

Filbert Street East

LE15XR

Castle

LE20BR

Lincoln Street

LE872FP

Castle

LE17AH

De Montfort Street

LE27DP

Gateway Street

LE16RL

King Street

LE17DW

Princess Road East

LE17PE

Regent Road

LE27ED

Grange Lane

Data Sources

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