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About

Spinney Hills is a residential area located to the east of Leicester city centre, characterised by its dense, terraced housing and a mix of commercial activity along its main thoroughfares. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Highfields and part of the inner city, with a network of local shops, services, and community facilities catering to its population. Its streets are a blend of Victorian and later housing stock, reflecting its development as part of the city's expansion.

A notable landmark is the large, distinctive Spinney Hill Park, which provides significant green space with sports pitches, playgrounds, and sloping views. The area is also home to several places of worship, including the prominent Central Mosque on Conduit Street. Educational institutions, such as Moat Community College, are integral to the local landscape, serving the community's needs within this densely populated part of the city.

Area overview

On average Spinney Hills has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spinney Hills is £43,308 per year. There are 6 schools in Spinney Hills: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Spinney Hills is home to around 13,039 people, with a population density of about 9,207.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spinney Hills Population
13,039
Population density
9,207.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.44(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.66(-35%)
Public order
7.52(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-17%)
Other theft
5.68(-2%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
8,633
66.21%
Pakistani
1,309
10.04%
Bangladeshi
800
6.14%
Other
477
3.66%
Other Asian
471
3.61%
Total population: 13,039

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,379
34.37%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,185
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,239
12.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,174
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,167
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 9,832

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,392
39.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,060
30.42%
Owns with a mortgage
715
20.52%
Other social rented
109
3.13%
Other forms of private rent
99
2.84%
Total households: 3,484

Property prices in Spinney Hills

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Spinney Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spinney Hills in the 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 Spinney Hills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£370,000
Flats2£147,000
Semi-Detached10£278,750
Terraced25£240,000

10 years median price trend in Spinney Hills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spinney Hills.

All postcodes in Spinney Hills

LE20EA

Wilne Street

LE20FA

Ashbourne Street

LE55AD

Bonsall Street

LE55AT

Dronfield Street

LE55BT

Staveley Road

LE55DP

Dorothy Road

LE54HG

St Saviours Road

LE55AF

Bonsall Street

LE55BH

Fairfield Street

LE55PE

Evington Drive

LE20DG

Earl Howe Street

LE21DE

St Peters Road

LE55DF

Constance Road

LE56AQ

Wakerley Road

LE55BJ

Fairfield Street

LE55ED

Linden Street

LE20DW

Twycross Street

LE55BN

Kedleston Road

LE55QB

Kilworth Drive

LE20DB

Diseworth Street

LE55AY

East Park Road

LE55GE

The Approach

LE55PA

Baden Road

LE55DR

Dorothy Road

LE55GF

Gwendolen Road

LE20FY

Dale Street

LE55ER

Osborne Road

LE55FF

Gwendolen Road

LE54PG

Kegworth Avenue

LE55QD

Mayflower Road

LE55EX

Ventnor Street

LE55PP

Evington Lane

LE20GE

Derwent Street

LE21DD

St Peters Road

LE55AP

Cork Street

LE55FE

Gwendolen Road

LE55GY

Spinney Hills

LE55NR

Hatherleigh Road

LE55NS

Okehampton Avenue

LE20ED

Worthington Street

LE55ES

Osborne Road

LE55FW

Margaret Road

LE55LY

Evington Valley Road

LE55NN

Plymouth Drive

LE54HU

St Saviours Road

LE55DT

Gedding Road

LE55LU

Evington Valley Road

LE55NT

Tavistock Drive

LE55DW

Gedding Road

LE55FA

Blanklyn Avenue

LE55BL

Kedleston Road

LE55ND

Ethel Road

LE55QF

Norwood Road

LE55EZ

Ventnor Street

LE55FJ

Gwendolen Road

LE55NU

Teignmouth Close

LE21DB

St Peters Road

LE55EF

Moat Road

LE55NL

Nansen Road

LE20DD

Donnington Street

LE55DE

Constance Road

LE55PN

Evington Lane

LE54PY

Spinney Hills

LE55BS

Rowsley Avenue

LE55BA

Egginton Street

Data Sources

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