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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

LE55RA

Bodnant Avenue

LE20JN

Conduit Street

LE20RA

Stoneygate

LE22AB

Stoneygate Road

LE22BF

Holmfield Avenue

LE55JW

Staveley Road

LE20JR

Glebe Street

LE55TZ

Sitwell Walk

LE20QS

London Road

LE21FU

Myrtle Road

LE21HT

Evington Road

LE21RG

Stanley Road

LE21RL

London Road

LE55JU

Staveley Road

LE21GH

St Stephens Road

LE55RH

Homeway Road

LE55HB

Ashover Road

LE20NQ

Tichborne Street

LE21DS

Sutherland Street

LE21LH

Kimberley Road

LE20LA

Prebend Street

LE21PQ

Draper Street

LE21QL

Evington Road

LE21RE

Stanley Road

LE22AF

Stoneygate Road

LE22AP

London Road

LE55GS

Mere Road

LE55HA

Ashover Road

LE55LG

Chesterfield Road

LE55TJ

Kingsway Road

LE55TN

Kingsway Road

LE21AB

Highfield Street

LE21FX

Myrtle Road

LE21LB

Ashfield Road

LE21NA

St James Terrace

LE21SA

Holmfield Road

LE55TD

Broadway Road

LE21RQ

Stoneygate

LE22BL

St Johns Road

LE55QA

Horston Road

LE20JH

College Street

LE55JP

Rowsley Street

LE55TR

St Philips Road

LE21ND

London Road

LE21QE

Lyme Road

LE55HJ

East Park Road

LE20JS

Hobart Street

LE21AG

Mandora Lane

LE21FB

Bartholomew Street

LE21FJ

Connaught Street

LE55HR

Hazelwood Road

LE55JG

Osmaston Road

LE55LB

Bannerman Road

LE55RD

Highway Road

LE21AN

Barradale Court

LE21BN

Laurel Road

LE21BW

Roslyn Street

LE55JL

Rowsley Street

LE21PD

Conway Road

LE55HU

Kedleston Road

LE20BR

Lincoln Street

LE21BH

Biddulph Street

LE21LG

Kimberley Road

LE21QH

Evington Road

LE55JQ

Sawley Street

LE21LN

Kimberley Road

LE21LU

Oakfield Road

LE21LW

Ripon Street

LE55HF

Dore Road

LE55HH

East Park Road

LE56AP

Stoughton Drive

LE21AE

Highfield Street

LE21GD

Skipworth Street

LE22AS

The Lawns

LE55RF

Highway Road

LE55RG

Homeway Road

LE55SB

Romway Road

LE55UB

Stoughton Drive North

LE21HQ

St James Road

LE21LL

Kimberley Road

LE21PF

Cromer Street

LE21PJ

Devana Road

LE21QA

Halsbury Street

LE21QJ

Evington Road

LE55UH

Lindrick Drive

Data Sources

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