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About

Stoneygate is a residential ward located to the southeast of Leicester's city centre, bordered by the A6 London Road. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian villas to more modern developments. Its proximity to Victoria Park provides a significant green space for the community. The ward includes the University of Leicester's campus, which influences the local population and amenities.

The area is served by local shopping parades along Evington Road and London Road, catering to daily needs. Stoneygate is also known for the historic Magazine gateway, a surviving fragment of Leicester's old Newarke defences. Transport links into the city centre are straightforward, with several bus routes passing through. The overall atmosphere is settled and suburban, with a notable academic presence due to the university.

Area overview

On average Stoneygate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stoneygate is £48,102 per year. There are 7 schools in Stoneygate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Stoneygate is home to around 21,096 people, with a population density of about 11,466.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stoneygate Population
21,096
Population density
11,466.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.08(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.34(+18%)
Public order
11.95(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.61(+56%)
Other theft
9.1(+57%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
8,801
41.72%
Bangladeshi
2,705
12.82%
British
2,404
11.39%
Pakistani
1,643
7.79%
African
1,031
4.89%
Total population: 21,097

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,065
30.71%
No qualifications
4,079
24.73%
Level 3 (A level)
2,778
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,882
11.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,664
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 16,492

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,499
37.28%
Owns outright
1,909
28.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,041
15.53%
Other social rented
728
10.86%
Social rents from council
293
4.37%
Total households: 6,703

Property prices in Stoneygate

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stoneygate 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 Stoneygate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£350,750
Flats19£145,000
Semi-Detached20£361,250
Terraced34£225,000

10 years median price trend in Stoneygate

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

All postcodes in Stoneygate

LE21AT

Green View

LE55LA

Bannerman Road

LE55HT

Hollington Road

LE55UA

New Way Road

LE20QD

London Road

LE21BF

Biddulph Street

LE21QF

Lyme Road

LE55HX

Kedleston Road

LE20NN

Severn Street

LE20QX

Victoria Avenue

LE21HR

St James Road

LE21LE

Herschell Street

LE55LW

Evington Valley Gardens

LE55NB

Ethel Road

LE55RJ

Roundhill Road

LE21FQ

Hamilton Street

LE21HD

Chaucer Street

LE21RR

Scholars Walk

LE55HQ

Hazelwood Road

LE21AD

Highfield Street

LE21DF

St Peters Road

LE21DP

Welland Street

LE21LQ

Mayfield Road

LE55SE

Romway Road

LE21GA

Onslow Street

LE21GB

Skipworth Street

LE21HL

Evington Road

LE21PE

Conway Road

LE21QD

Kingston Road

LE55TP

Midway Road

LE21FG

Cedar Road

LE21HG

Evington Road

LE21QB

Kingston Road

LE21SB

Holmfield Road

LE22BT

Park Lane

LE55SD

Romway Road

LE55SF

Romway Avenue

LE55TW

Turnbury Way

LE21BB

Avon Street

LE21FD

Bartholomew Street

LE21NF

Victoria Terrace

LE21ED

London Road

LE55RE

Highway Road

LE20NB

Gotham Street

LE20QR

College Walk

LE20RD

Stoneygate

LE21FR

Laurel Road

LE21LJ

Kimberley Road

LE55PF

Evington Drive

LE21DR

St Stephens Road

LE21PG

Cromer Street

LE21PP

Draper Street

LE21BT

Roslyn Street

LE20ND

Saxby Street

LE21GJ

Upper Tichborne Street

LE21HB

Beckingham Road

LE21RA

Dixon Drive

LE21BQ

Medway Street

LE21RH

London Road

LE20BP

Lincoln Street

LE21DJ

St Peters Road

LE21GP

Conifer Close

LE21HN

Evington Road

LE21HP

Oxford Avenue

LE21QP

Stoneygate

LE22AA

Albert Road

LE55TY

Renishaw Drive

LE55DY

Turnbury Way

LE55HS

Hollington Road

LE21SF

Holmfield Road

LE22BG

Holmfield Avenue

LE55HE

Baslow Road

LE55HP

Glossop Street

LE55PQ

Evington Lane

LE55TB

Broadway Road

LE55TF

Byway Road

LE21RF

Stanley Road

LE55JH

Osmaston Road

LE55PB

Evington Drive

LE20BL

Conduit Street

LE20LB

Seymour Street

LE21DQ

St Stephens Road

LE55SA

Romway Road

LE55TE

Broadway Road

LE21FN

Guilford Street

LE21LF

Kimberley Road

LE20JF

College Avenue

LE20JU

Lincoln Street

LE21LP

Kimberley Road

LE55JF

Osmaston Road

LE22AQ

Laureston Drive

LE55JS

Staveley Road

LE55TS

Sickleholm Drive

LE21HS

Tennyson Street

LE21SD

Holmfield Road

LE55HY

Kedleston Road

LE55JT

Staveley Road

LE55LL

Evington Valley Road

LE21AJ

Woodbine Avenue

LE21FT

Myrtle Road

Data Sources

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