What home types are most common in New Parks & Stokeswood?

Housing mix: semi-detached 50.0%, terraced 20.6%.

What are house prices in New Parks & Stokeswood?

Based on 30 recent sales, the median price is £228,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How much social housing is near New Parks & Stokeswood?

About 47.1% across the New Parks & Stokeswood area.

What's the average income in New Parks & Stokeswood?

Average resident income is about £33,000 per year.

How many households are in New Parks & Stokeswood?

There are 3,089 households in New Parks & Stokeswood

What's the New Parks & Stokeswood population and density?

New Parks & Stokeswood population is 8,619 with density 4696.7 per km².

How deprived is New Parks & Stokeswood?

Deprivation score 10/10 (rank 2155 of 32844 in country).

How safe is New Parks & Stokeswood?

Crime level in New Parks & Stokeswood is very high with about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in New Parks & Stokeswood and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in New Parks & Stokeswood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / East Midlands / Leicester / New Parks & Stokeswood

About

New Parks is a residential area in Leicester, located to the west of the city center. It features a mix of housing, including postwar council estates and newer developments. The area is home to New Parks Library and several local schools, serving the community's educational needs. Green spaces like Stokes Wood and the nearby Western Park provide outdoor recreation options.

Stokeswood is a smaller neighborhood adjacent to New Parks, known for its quiet streets and suburban feel. The area has a range of local amenities, including shops and pubs along Hinckley Road. Stokes Wood, a wooded area with walking paths, adds a natural touch to the surroundings. Both neighborhoods are well-connected to central Leicester by bus routes.

Area overview

On average New Parks & Stokeswood has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Parks & Stokeswood is £33,000 per year. There are 4 schools in New Parks & Stokeswood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

154

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

47.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Parks & Stokeswood Population

8,619

Population density

4,696.7 per km²

Demographics

British

4,964

57.59%

African

846

9.82%

Other White

815

9.46%

Indian

545

6.32%

Other Asian

298

3.46%

Total population: 8,619

Housing

Social rents from council

1,360

44%

Owns with a mortgage

537

17.37%

Owns outright

537

17.37%

Private landlord or letting agency

384

12.42%

Other social rented

178

5.76%

Total households: 3,091

Property prices in New Parks & Stokeswood

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in New Parks & Stokeswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £312,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£280,000	£214,600	£273,000	£309,000	£311,400
Semi-Detached	12	£233,500	£168,150	£195,250	£261,250	£282,800
Terraced	13	£210,000	£175,400	£183,000	£238,000	£260,400

10 years price trend in New Parks & Stokeswood

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail