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Leicester Forest East

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About

Leicester Forest East is a residential area situated within the Blaby district, directly west of the city of Leicester. It is bordered by the M1 motorway to the west, which provides a major transport link. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing developments, ranging from post-war homes to more recent estates, alongside local convenience shops and community facilities. Its layout is heavily influenced by the major roads that define its boundaries.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Leicester Forest, remnants of which are preserved within the area, offering green spaces and woodland walks. The community includes several schools and sports clubs, contributing to its neighbourhood feel. The area's proximity to both the motorway network and Leicester city centre shapes its character as a commuter settlement, balancing suburban living with easy access to wider employment and retail centres.

Area overview

On average Leicester Forest East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leicester Forest East is £60,134 per year. There are 2 schools in Leicester Forest East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leicester Forest East is home to around 6,066 people, with a population density of about 3,851.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leicester Forest East Population
6,066
Population density
3,851.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.74(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.05(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.9(+19%)
Shoplifting
8.41(-5%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+97%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,320
71.22%
Indian
831
13.7%
Other White
226
3.73%
Other
142
2.34%
African
91
1.5%
Total population: 6,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,653
33.84%
Level 3 (A level)
880
18.01%
No qualifications
733
15.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
702
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
470
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 4,885

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,038
44.25%
Owns outright
969
41.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
10.27%
Other social rented
45
1.92%
Other forms of private rent
37
1.58%
Total households: 2,346

Property prices in Leicester Forest East

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Leicester Forest East area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £699,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leicester Forest East 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 Forest East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£375,000
Flats3£143,000
Semi-Detached40£260,750
Terraced3£250,000

10 years median price trend in Leicester Forest East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leicester Forest East.

All postcodes in Leicester Forest East

LE33PD

Rushmere Walk

LE33GZ

Willoughby Gardens

LE33HA

Acres Road

LE33NW

Woodpecker Drive

LE33QB

Churchill Drive

LE33FR

Park Drive

LE33QH

Packer Avenue

LE33FN

Park Drive

LE33RW

Lancelot Close

LE33NT

Mallard Way

LE33AY

Knight Close

LE33GP

Walsingham Crescent

LE33GQ

Lodge Close

LE33QS

Harvester Close

LE33FQ

Park Drive

LE33JF

Kings Drive

LE33PA

Lowland Avenue

LE33JD

Kings Drive

LE33NR

Teal Close

LE33PN

Beechwood Avenue

LE33QT

Harrow Close

LE33SE

Stackyard Close

LE33QA

Brightwell Drive

LE33FW

South Avenue

LE33QG

Packer Avenue

LE33SD

Garden Close

LE33GN

Hinckley Road

LE33LP

Langman Close

LE33GG

Wardens Walk

LE33JP

Kings Walk

LE33HR

Grange Avenue

LE33PY

Forest House Lane

LE33JU

Kingcup Close

LE33PX

Acacia Close

LE33FY

Marriott Close

LE33QN

Packer Avenue

LE33QZ

Petunia Close

LE33SB

Field Close

LE33SQ

Pickard Way

LE33ET

Excalibur Close

LE33RP

Tristram Close

LE33AR

Yew Close

LE33NU

Forest House Lane

LE33QD

Cox Meadow Road

LE33QE

Bignal Drive

LE33RN

Guinevere Way

LE33FE

Holmfield Avenue West

LE33QF

Bignal Drive

LE33LL

Sylvan Way

LE33PL

Beechwood Avenue

LE33LN

Boyers Walk

LE33PT

Webb Close

LE33NY

Swallow Close

LE33PW

Rutland Close

LE33FA

Elliott Drive

LE33GB

Baines Lane

LE33QR

Plough Close

LE33GH

Hinckley Road

LE33ND

Heathley Close

LE33EY

Pendragon Way

LE33QJ

Packer Avenue

LE33QU

Carnation Close

LE33EX

Galahad Close

LE33HW

Kennedy Way

LE33GL

Hinckley Road

LE33HL

Charnwood Drive

LE33LA

Kirloe Avenue

LE33GA

Baines Lane

LE33HB

Acres Road

LE33JQ

Chapel Green

LE33PP

Priory Walk

LE33QL

Packer Avenue

LE33JL

Queens Drive

LE33JS

Hinckley Road

LE33PB

Regents Walk

LE33PS

Hobill Close

LE33JY

Oakwood Close

LE33LF

Ratby Lane

LE33QP

Packer Avenue

LE33QY

Begonia Close

LE33FP

Park Drive

LE33NX

Lark Close

LE33GD

Baines Lane

LE33JE

Kings Drive

LE33LE

Penny Long Lane

LE33JT

Hinckley Road

LE33LH

Stafford Leys

LE33NZ

Copse Close

LE33PU

Birchwood Close

LE33QX

Rose Crescent

LE33LJ

Stafford Leys

LE33FF

Holmfield Avenue West

LE33JB

Kings Drive

LE33PQ

Priory Walk

LE33FX

Pine View

LE33JA

Kings Drive

LE33EU

Merlin Close

LE33PE

Rushmere Walk

LE33JR

Shanklin Gardens

LE33PF

Hinckley Road

Data Sources

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