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About

Oadby East is primarily residential, with streets of semi-detached and detached housing built throughout the 20th century. The area is bordered by the A6 to the west and contains several local schools, including the large Beauchamp College campus. Daily needs are served by a cluster of shops and services along London Road, providing a practical focus for the neighbourhood without a traditional town centre.

The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and open green spaces, most notably the extensive grounds of the former Oadby Racecourse. This large, flat common land is now used for recreation and sports, offering wide views across the area. The suburb maintains quiet, tree-lined streets with direct bus links providing straightforward access to Leicester city centre and the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Oadby East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oadby East is £63,671 per year. There are 1 schools in Oadby East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oadby East is home to around 7,765 people, with a population density of about 3,399.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oadby East Population

7,765

Population density

3,399.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.29(-47%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.51(-73%)

Public order

3.35(-52%)

Other theft

2.19(-62%)

Burglary

1.55(-53%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

Indian

3,274

42.17%

British

2,324

29.93%

Pakistani

621

Other

332

4.28%

Other White

236

3.04%

Total population: 7,764

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,696

43.86%

Level 3 (A level)

910

14.8%

No qualifications

839

13.65%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

763

12.41%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

529

8.61%

Total 16+ residents: 6,147

Housing

Owns outright

1,219

44.31%

Owns with a mortgage

1,000

36.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

419

15.23%

Other forms of private rent

1.38%

Social rents from council

1.34%

Total households: 2,751

Property prices in Oadby East

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £339,000 in Oadby East area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £725,000.

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 Oadby East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£381,000	£249,025	£354,250	£433,750	£522,500
Terraced	6	£277,500	£236,750	£245,250	£330,000	£347,500
Semi-Detached	27	£275,000	£205,600	£234,500	£325,000	£368,100
Flats	1	£110,000	£110,000	£110,000	£110,000	£110,000

10 years median price trend in Oadby East

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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