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Rowley Fields & Faircharm

About

Rowley Fields & Faircharm is a residential area in the southwest of Leicester. It consists primarily of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout includes several small greens and cul-de-sacs. Local amenities are centred along Aylestone Road and Saffron Lane, providing essential shops and services.

The area is bordered by the Grand Union Canal to the west, offering a route for walking and cycling. Rowley Fields is also the site of a former secondary school, the grounds of which have been redeveloped for housing. This gives parts of the neighbourhood a noticeably open, green character compared to more densely built Victorian suburbs.

Area overview

On average Rowley Fields & Faircharm has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year. There are 1 schools in Rowley Fields & Faircharm: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowley Fields & Faircharm is home to around 8,146 people, with a population density of about 5,466.7 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rowley Fields & Faircharm Population

8,146

Population density

5,466.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.9(+17%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.13(+23%)

Vehicle crime

13.63(+226%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.78(+58%)

Public order

10.19(+46%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

2,793

34.29%

Indian

1,707

20.96%

Other White

1,385

17%

African

531

6.52%

Other

381

4.68%

Total population: 8,146

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,324

34.52%

No qualifications

1,446

21.48%

Level 3 (A level)

1,228

18.24%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

574

8.53%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

567

8.42%

Total 16+ residents: 6,732

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,417

46.9%

Owns outright

749

24.79%

Owns with a mortgage

591

19.56%

Other forms of private rent

2.91%

Other social rented

2.52%

Total households: 3,021

Property prices in Rowley Fields & Faircharm

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 in Rowley Fields & Faircharm area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £475,000.

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 Rowley Fields & Faircharm over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£320,000	£233,506	£299,000	£342,000	£406,400
Flats	4	£124,500	£116,350	£121,750	£135,000	£159,000
Semi-Detached	11	£285,000	£199,950	£233,000	£314,000	£420,000
Terraced	42	£185,500	£131,000	£163,000	£205,000	£244,375

10 years median price trend in Rowley Fields & Faircharm

All postcodes in Rowley Fields & Faircharm

LE32AT

Raymond Road

LE27AW

Watkin Road

LE32BW

Mountcastle Road

LE32DA

Heyworth Road

LE30EB

Western Road

LE27HY

Watkin Road

LE32EW

Somerville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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