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Newfoundpool

England / East Midlands / Leicester / Newfoundpool

About

Newfoundpool is a residential area located just west of Leicester city center. It is bordered by Hinckley Road to the north and Fosse Road to the east, with the River Soar running along its western edge. The area consists mainly of terraced houses and low-rise flats, with some local shops and small businesses along the main roads.

The neighborhood has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to the city center and surrounding areas. Newfoundpool is close to Bede Park and the National Space Centre, providing green spaces and leisure options. The area has a mix of long-term residents and students due to its proximity to De Montfort University.

Area overview

On average Newfoundpool has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 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 of residents in Newfoundpool is £35,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Newfoundpool: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Newfoundpool area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £385,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£320,000
Flats4£131,000
Semi-Detached2£212,200
Terraced63£168,000

10 years price trend in Newfoundpool

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Data Sources

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