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Northfields & Merrydale

About

Northfields & Merrydale is a residential area in the east of Leicester, characterised by a mix of post-war and later 20th-century housing. The layout is primarily semi-detached homes and terraces, with green spaces like Merrydale Park providing local recreation. The area is served by local shops and schools along its main routes.

A notable local landmark is the former Northfields House, a historic building that now forms part of a school campus. The area is bordered by the outer ring road, connecting it to other city suburbs, and features several places of worship serving the community.

Area overview

On average Northfields & Merrydale has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northfields & Merrydale is £40,618 per year. There are 3 schools in Northfields & Merrydale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northfields & Merrydale is home to around 9,981 people, with a population density of about 8,887.8 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Northfields & Merrydale Population

9,981

Population density

8,887.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.86(-2%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.83(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.51(+1%)

Public order

7.31(+6%)

Other theft

4.11(-28%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

Indian

5,289

52.99%

British

1,751

17.54%

African

564

5.65%

Pakistani

509

5.1%

Other

348

3.49%

Total population: 9,982

Economics

No qualifications

2,722

36.62%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,301

17.5%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,073

14.43%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

893

12.01%

Level 3 (A level)

794

10.68%

Total 16+ residents: 7,434

Housing

Social rents from council

802

27.72%

Owns with a mortgage

766

26.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

588

20.32%

Owns outright

513

17.73%

Other social rented

153

5.29%

Total households: 2,893

Property prices in Northfields & Merrydale

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Northfields & Merrydale area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Northfields & Merrydale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£390,000	£390,000	£390,000	£390,000	£390,000
Flats	1	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000	£85,000
Semi-Detached	11	£280,000	£101,370	£188,500	£325,500	£370,000
Terraced	36	£251,000	£117,320	£233,750	£270,000	£331,250

10 years median price trend in Northfields & Merrydale

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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