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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
8/10
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
32.44(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.43(-38%)
Public order
7.36(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(-7%)
Other theft
5.22(-8%)
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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in Spinney Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached3£317,000
Flats4£151,500
Semi-Detached8£269,000
Terraced37£245,000

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

LE54PX

St Saviours Road

LE55DS

Dorothy Road

LE54WJ

Wakerley Road

LE55GR

Mere Road

LE55QE

Mayflower Road

LE21DD

St Peters Road

LE55NJ

Nansen Road

LE20FA

Ashbourne Street

LE55AE

Bonsall Street

LE55GE

The Approach

LE55PG

Evington Drive

LE54PG

Kegworth Avenue

LE20FU

Berners Street

LE54HN

St Saviours Road

LE55FS

Gwendolen Road

LE55BG

Fairfield Street

LE55LY

Evington Valley Road

LE55QG

Norwood Road

LE55NA

Ethel Road

LE55FB

Bradfield Close

LE20DG

Earl Howe Street

LE20GD

Derwent Street

LE55AQ

Cork Street

LE55BS

Rowsley Avenue

LE55DD

Constance Road

LE55GN

Mere Road

LE55NP

Buckfast Close

LE55AB

Abney Street

LE20DE

Donnington Street

LE55AR

Cork Street

LE55EY

Ventnor Street

LE55EN

Orson Street

LE55FA

Blanklyn Avenue

LE55BH

Fairfield Street

LE55LE

Chesterfield Road

LE55NG

Marina Road

LE20GB

Darley Street

LE55AS

Dronfield Street

LE20FX

Dale Street

LE56AQ

Wakerley Road

LE55LU

Evington Valley Road

LE55GJ

Evington Valley Road

LE20DB

Diseworth Street

LE55AZ

East Park Road

LE20FB

Ashbourne Street

LE55AL

Bradbourne Road

LE20EA

Wilne Street

LE55NR

Hatherleigh Road

LE20DX

Twycross Street

LE55DB

Constance Road

LE55DF

Constance Road

LE55DQ

Dorothy Road

LE54JD

Margaret Road

LE55AT

Dronfield Street

LE20GT

Melbourne Road

LE20FG

Breedon Street

LE54JA

Suffolk Street

LE20FY

Dale Street

LE55BQ

Park Vale Road

LE55DE

Constance Road

LE55FH

Gwendolen Road

LE54PU

Broad Avenue

LE55FD

East Park Road

LE55ET

Osborne Road

LE55BD

Egginton Street

Data Sources

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