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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
2/10
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
22.42(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+11%)
Shoplifting
7.58(-13%)
Public order
7.42(+7%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 in Leicester Forest East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £555,000.

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
Semi-Detached37£268,000
Detached15£375,000
Terraced5£240,000
Flats4£139,000

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

LE33FA

Elliott Drive

Data Sources

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