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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

LE55TW

Turnbury Way

LE55RD

Highway Road

LE20BR

Lincoln Street

LE55JP

Rowsley Street

LE55UH

Lindrick Drive

LE21BD

Avon Street

LE21AD

Highfield Street

LE21QJ

Evington Road

LE21SF

Holmfield Road

LE55TU

Kingsway Road

LE21AT

Green View

LE21BT

Roslyn Street

LE21AH

Mill Hill Lane

LE22AD

Stoneygate Road

LE21BH

Biddulph Street

LE21LU

Oakfield Road

LE20LF

Glebe Street

LE21QE

Lyme Road

LE21LT

Mundella Street

LE21DP

Welland Street

LE21QA

Halsbury Street

LE21SE

Holmfield Road

LE55TJ

Kingsway Road

LE21FD

Bartholomew Street

LE21LR

Mayfield Road

LE55HN

Glossop Street

LE21LN

Kimberley Road

LE21GP

Conifer Close

LE22BG

Holmfield Avenue

LE55TN

Kingsway Road

LE55TF

Byway Road

LE55LG

Chesterfield Road

LE21HD

Chaucer Street

LE55TE

Broadway Road

LE55SA

Romway Road

LE20LE

Glebe Street

LE21RE

Stanley Road

LE21DQ

St Stephens Road

LE55HH

East Park Road

LE21LW

Ripon Street

LE55JB

Linton Street

LE55PL

Evington Lane

LE21SA

Holmfield Road

LE55TP

Midway Road

LE21RH

London Road

LE21GN

Conifer Close

LE21BS

Roslyn Street

LE55NB

Ethel Road

LE55HX

Kedleston Road

LE22AA

Albert Road

LE21BU

Chandos Street

LE21PG

Cromer Street

LE21HW

Abingdon Road

LE21LQ

Mayfield Road

LE22AF

Stoneygate Road

LE21RA

Dixon Drive

LE21HB

Beckingham Road

LE21FG

Cedar Road

LE21FA

Bartholomew Street

LE20LB

Seymour Street

LE21QB

Kingston Road

LE55SB

Romway Road

LE55HW

Kedleston Road

LE21BL

Chandos Street

LE55HT

Hollington Road

LE55LJ

Evington Valley Road

LE21FP

Hamilton Street

LE21BB

Avon Street

LE22AH

Stoneygate Court

LE21NE

London Road

LE55PB

Evington Drive

LE21RD

Elmfield Avenue

LE21GL

Upper Tichborne Street

LE22AG

London Road

LE21LJ

Kimberley Road

LE21AJ

Woodbine Avenue

LE55TB

Broadway Road

LE20RA

Stoneygate

LE55TG

Byway Road

LE55JQ

Sawley Street

LE21BQ

Medway Street

LE21DJ

St Peters Road

LE55LA

Bannerman Road

LE55RA

Bodnant Avenue

LE55JR

Sawley Street

LE21QG

Evington Road

LE21FJ

Connaught Street

LE55PS

Evington Lane

LE55HL

East Park Road

LE21RR

Scholars Walk

LE20LH

Glebe Street

LE21DG

St Peters Road

LE55RJ

Roundhill Road

LE55JW

Staveley Road

LE21FB

Bartholomew Street

LE22FW

Gartree Road

LE55RG

Homeway Road

LE22BF

Holmfield Avenue

LE21HS

Tennyson Street

LE21GA

Onslow Street

Data Sources

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