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About

Newfoundpool is a residential district located directly west of Leicester city centre, bounded by the River Soar to the east. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. Its main thoroughfares are Fosse Road North and Narborough Road, which provide local amenities and transport links. The community is served by several primary schools and local shops catering to daily needs.

The district's geography is defined by the river and the nearby Grand Union Canal, with some light industrial premises situated along these waterways. Spinney Hill Park offers green space in the southern part of the area. Historically part of the city's manufacturing belt, its landscape still includes converted factories and warehouses, reflecting its past industrial role within Leicester's urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Newfoundpool has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newfoundpool is £44,302 per year. There are 5 schools in Newfoundpool: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newfoundpool is home to around 8,750 people, with a population density of about 11,122.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newfoundpool Population
8,750
Population density
11,122.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.91(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.8(+23%)
Public order
15.43(+123%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.31(+106%)
Other theft
8.91(+56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,361
38.39%
Other White
2,268
25.91%
African
852
9.73%
Indian
604
6.9%
Other
291
3.32%
Total population: 8,755

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,729
25.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,692
25.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,050
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
788
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
777
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,759

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,888
54.22%
Owns outright
473
13.58%
Owns with a mortgage
395
11.34%
Other social rented
333
9.56%
Social rents from council
228
6.55%
Total households: 3,482

Property prices in Newfoundpool

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Newfoundpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newfoundpool 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 Newfoundpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£127,000
Semi-Detached5£210,000
Terraced66£171,750

10 years median price trend in Newfoundpool

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newfoundpool.

All postcodes in Newfoundpool

LE35RL

Kate Street

LE40AB

Abbey Gate

LE39GL

Pool Road

LE35RF

Clifford Street

LE35JQ

Vernon Street

LE40AH

Blackbird Road

LE40AA

Abbey Gate

LE35HD

Borlace Street

LE35RX

Rivers Street

LE35EZ

Fosse Road North

LE39GU

Sylvan Street

LE35EL

Dunton Street

LE35QS

St Augustine Road

LE35RR

Fosse Road North

LE39FA

Alma Street

LE39GW

Ivanhoe Street

LE35GR

Storey Street

LE35RB

Bosworth Street

LE40FS

Blackbird Road

Data Sources

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