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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 102 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
102
Deprivation level
8/10
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
44.56(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.9(+24%)
Public order
12.47(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.09(+49%)
Other theft
7.73(+36%)
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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,960 up to £735,000.

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
Semi-Detached22£396,250
Terraced43£230,000
Detached7£340,000
Flats15£150,000

10 years median price trend in Stoneygate

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

All postcodes in Stoneygate

LE55HJ

East Park Road

LE20NN

Severn Street

LE21AB

Highfield Street

LE56AP

Stoughton Drive

LE21PN

Devana Road

LE55WA

Coplow Avenue

LE21FT

Myrtle Road

LE21HH

Evington Road

LE21LP

Kimberley Road

LE20JT

Lincoln Street

LE21PE

Conway Road

LE20JD

Brookhouse Street

LE55JN

Rowsley Street

LE55HU

Kedleston Road

LE55JH

Osmaston Road

LE21GD

Skipworth Street

LE21BP

Lonsdale Street

LE22BL

St Johns Road

LE21PD

Conway Road

LE55TR

St Philips Road

LE21PH

Dashwood Road

LE22AB

Stoneygate Road

LE20TD

Sparkenhoe Street

LE21GB

Skipworth Street

LE21PJ

Devana Road

LE22AJ

Stoneygate Court

LE22AR

Waldale Drive

LE20JR

Glebe Street

LE21PL

Devana Road

LE21FF

Cedar Road

LE21NA

St James Terrace

LE21FH

Churchill Street

LE20JS

Hobart Street

LE21RB

Elmfield Avenue

LE21HN

Evington Road

LE21DF

St Peters Road

LE20JE

Brookhouse Avenue

LE55JU

Staveley Road

LE22AP

London Road

LE21GE

St Albans Road

LE21FU

Myrtle Road

LE55SD

Romway Road

LE55TQ

St Philips Road

LE55HE

Baslow Road

LE21QL

Evington Road

LE55JS

Staveley Road

LE21HQ

St James Road

LE55SE

Romway Road

LE55NH

Mervyn Road

LE55TL

Kingsway Road

LE55PR

Evington Lane

LE21AE

Highfield Street

LE21LB

Ashfield Road

LE55GS

Mere Road

LE20NQ

Tichborne Street

LE21LH

Kimberley Road

LE21HG

Evington Road

LE21HR

St James Road

LE55SF

Romway Avenue

LE55HB

Ashover Road

LE21PS

Evington Parks Road

LE55TX

Hoylake Close

LE55LB

Bannerman Road

LE55HF

Dore Road

LE21RJ

London Road

LE55JE

Normanton Road

LE20QR

College Walk

LE55JG

Osmaston Road

LE55JJ

Rowsley Street

LE21HF

Evington Road

LE20BJ

Victoria Avenue

LE21LL

Kimberley Road

LE55LD

Brightside Road

LE21RQ

Stoneygate

LE21QH

Evington Road

LE22AS

The Lawns

LE55HY

Kedleston Road

LE21HA

Abingdon Road

LE21FN

Guilford Street

LE55UA

New Way Road

LE21DH

St Peters Road

LE21AA

Gordon Avenue

LE20BL

Conduit Street

LE20QD

London Road

LE21GG

St Stephens Road

LE21BN

Laurel Road

LE55TH

Kingsway Road

LE20JA

Andover Street

LE21PP

Draper Street

LE20LA

Prebend Street

LE55JF

Osmaston Road

LE20JF

College Avenue

LE21PR

Evington Parks Road

LE55TD

Broadway Road

LE20BP

Lincoln Street

LE21FQ

Hamilton Street

LE21QF

Lyme Road

LE20RD

Stoneygate

LE21BA

Severn Street

LE20QX

Victoria Avenue

Data Sources

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