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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 low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6% 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 £43,306 per year. The median sale price in Spinney Hills is £250,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,750 and £283,000. There are 4 schools in Spinney Hills: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 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

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 58
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £283K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Spinney Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spinney Hills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£285,000£292
Detached1£284,000£259
Terraced38£250,000£265
Flats5£143,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spinney Hills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spinney Hills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£128,500£182,750£138,250
2017£270,000£115,000£181,500£165,000
2018£316,250£121,000£210,000£181,250
2019£300,000£105,000£250,000£180,000
2020£525,000£110,000£250,000£186,000
2021£362,500—£275,000£217,500
2022£307,500£147,500£285,000£243,000
2023£360,000£155,000£310,000£255,000
2024£399,000£149,000£310,000£240,000
2025£317,000£151,500£282,500£240,000
2026£284,000£146,500£287,575£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spinney Hills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spinney Hills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£208£182£145
2017£215£194£199£179
2018£207£174£203£194
2019£217£197£242£204
2020£335£190£235£201
2021£235—£265£228
2022£288£280£285£251
2023£315£278£304£262
2024£279£243£291£264
2025£317£263£294£261
2026£259£256£298£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spinney Hills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spinney Hills in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.

Band A£1,686
Band B£1,967
Band C£2,248
Band D£2,529
Band E£3,091
Band F£3,653
Band G£4,215
Band H£5,058

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Spinney Hills ward.

Local councillors

Misbah Batool

Spinney Hills - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mustafa Malik

Spinney Hills - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party