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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

LE21DR

St Stephens Road

LE21AS

Stoneygate

LE21PF

Cromer Street

LE21GF

St Albans Road

LE21EB

London Road

LE21HP

Oxford Avenue

LE55HP

Glossop Street

LE20QS

London Road

LE55RH

Homeway Road

LE21LE

Herschell Street

LE55LH

Chesterfield Road

LE20JH

College Street

LE55UD

Stoughton Drive North

LE55HS

Hollington Road

LE21RG

Stanley Road

LE55TZ

Sitwell Walk

LE21FY

Cedar Road

LE20JN

Conduit Street

LE55UG

Trueway Road

LE21RF

Stanley Road

LE21FZ

Evington Place

LE20JU

Lincoln Street

LE21ND

London Road

LE55TY

Renishaw Drive

LE21HT

Evington Road

LE21DS

Sutherland Street

LE55RE

Highway Road

LE55DY

Turnbury Way

LE20NA

Gotham Street

LE21NF

Victoria Terrace

LE21BR

Medway Street

LE55TA

Broadway Road

LE55HG

Dore Road

LE20NE

Saxby Street

LE55JT

Staveley Road

LE21LG

Kimberley Road

LE55UB

Stoughton Drive North

LE21HL

Evington Road

LE55JA

Linton Street

LE55TT

Kingsway Road

LE55JL

Rowsley Street

LE55GP

Mere Road

LE21LA

Ashfield Road

LE55LL

Evington Valley Road

LE20NB

Gotham Street

LE21FR

Laurel Road

LE55SG

Southview Drive

LE55PQ

Evington Lane

LE55TS

Sickleholm Drive

LE22BA

Aber Road

LE21PB

Chepstow Road

LE21QD

Kingston Road

LE55HA

Ashover Road

LE21BE

Biddulph Avenue

LE21QP

Stoneygate

LE21AN

Barradale Court

LE21QN

Evington Road

LE55HQ

Hazelwood Road

LE21AG

Mandora Lane

LE20ND

Saxby Street

LE55RF

Highway Road

LE55PF

Evington Drive

LE55QA

Horston Road

LE55RB

Bodnant Avenue

LE21ED

London Road

LE21PQ

Draper Street

LE21FX

Myrtle Road

LE21GH

St Stephens Road

LE21BW

Roslyn Street

LE21AL

Barradale Court

LE21SD

Holmfield Road

LE22BT

Park Lane

LE21BF

Biddulph Street

LE21RL

London Road

LE55JD

Normanton Road

LE21GJ

Upper Tichborne Street

LE55HR

Hazelwood Road

LE21LF

Kimberley Road

LE21LD

Herschell Street

LE21SB

Holmfield Road

LE55LW

Evington Valley Gardens

LE22AQ

Laureston Drive

LE55UF

Trueway Road

LE55HD

Baslow Road

LE21PA

Chepstow Road

Data Sources

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