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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, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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

Median price£173,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £185K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Newfoundpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £237,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newfoundpool over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£205,000£237
Terraced60£171,250£201
Flats2£104,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newfoundpool

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newfoundpool.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88,000£149,000£111,500
2017£78,000£135,000£120,000
2018£99,824£145,500£127,250
2019£125,000£152,000£135,000
2020£125,000£144,500£141,000
2021£121,250£162,500£160,000
2022£104,000£186,000£176,500
2023£138,250£228,000£170,000
2024£127,000£192,500£168,000
2025£127,000£210,000£170,000
2026£200,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newfoundpool.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newfoundpool.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£84£141£133
2017£151£165£141
2018£172£150£150
2019£145£182£163
2020£162£161£169
2021£131£187£186
2022£163£234£212
2023£156£240£200
2024£139£227£202
2025£171£250£201
2026£241£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newfoundpool.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newfoundpool in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.