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Thorpe Astley

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About

Thorpe Astley is a modern residential suburb located to the east of Leicester's city centre. The area is characterised by extensive housing developments built from the late 1990s onwards, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, with a large central park providing a focal point for the community. The design prioritises family living, with several schools and local shops situated within the estate.

The suburb is bounded by the A563 and is distinct from the neighbouring village of Braunstone. A notable local feature is the large ornamental lake at its heart, which is a habitat for waterfowl and is encircled by walking paths. Daily needs are served by a small precinct containing supermarkets and other essential retailers, creating a largely self-contained environment separate from the busier urban core.

Area overview

On average Thorpe Astley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorpe Astley is £52,224 per year. There are 2 schools in Thorpe Astley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thorpe Astley is home to around 7,278 people, with a population density of about 2,965.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorpe Astley Population
7,278
Population density
2,965.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.92(-10%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.28(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-21%)
Public order
4.53(-35%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,743
65.15%
Indian
840
11.54%
Other White
705
9.68%
African
162
2.23%
Other
132
1.81%
Total population: 7,280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,695
29.61%
No qualifications
1,047
18.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,158
40.4%
Owns outright
783
27.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
649
22.64%
Other social rented
164
5.72%
Social rents from council
60
2.09%
Total households: 2,866

Property prices in Thorpe Astley

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Thorpe Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Astley 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 Thorpe Astley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached43£255,000
Detached30£306,250
Flats1£140,000
Terraced10£246,475

10 years median price trend in Thorpe Astley

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

All postcodes in Thorpe Astley

LE33UL

Isobella Road

LE199EE

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33TQ

Nether Field Way

LE59QN

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE419GS

Centurion Way

LE28BQ

Centurion Way

LE59QB

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59ZX

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE18AD

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE419HZ

Centurion Way

LE191UZ

Centurion Way

LE33TN

Sherard Way

LE59ZZ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33TE

Little Masons Close

LE419BF

Centurion Way

LE33DT

Westover Road

LE419HL

Centurion Way

LE31ZQ

Meridian East

LE199DB

Meridian East

LE191WY

Meridian South

LE59ZQ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE419PD

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE419JQ

Centurion Way

LE18EG

Centurion Way

LE33AE

Bidford Road

LE199BE

Meridian East

LE33BH

Juliet Close

LE18AE

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE419JF

Centurion Way

LE33UG

Gavin Close

LE33TX

Seacole Close

LE33AD

Balmoral Drive

LE59ZE

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33EJ

Vyner Close

LE33AJ

Slade Close

LE33UA

Haskell Close

LE191YD

Meridian East

LE33EB

Woodland Drive

LE33TS

The Littlefare

LE15WP

Centurion Way

LE48WZ

Centurion Way

LE33EH

Bolus Road

LE33SA

Wellingar Close

LE191TP

Centurion Court Office Park

LE34BQ

Meridian East

LE16ZX

Centurion Way

LE59PW

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33RE

Collins Close

LE33BG

Neal Avenue

LE46ZE

Centurion Way

LE34HB

Meridian East

LE34FS

Meridian East

LE33TY

Yeats Close

LE33TP

Foxon Way

LE33DW

Westover Road

LE33TF

Gregorys Close

LE33RD

Tillett Road

LE33DP

Dunstall Avenue

LE33RB

Cobbett Road

LE34JD

Meridian East

LE34AL

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE199EB

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE34GU

Meridian East

LE33EG

Chaplin Court

LE191WH

Centurion Way

LE33DN

Dunstall Avenue

LE59JN

Centurion Way

LE33DY

Roundhill Court

LE18DJ

Centurion Way

LE33DE

Braunstone Lane

LE59NB

Centurion Way

LE33RQ

Marshall Close

LE33TH

Top Close

LE191WN

Ervington Court

LE952AB

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE199AY

Meridian East

LE191WZ

Meridian East

LE33FZ

St Marys Court

LE952EA

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33BA

Evelyn Road

LE19PQ

Centurion Way

LE419JE

Centurion Way

LE33AS

Braunstone Lane

LE19QD

Centurion Way

LE59QR

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59NQ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33BE

Kingsway North

LE33UJ

Priestman Road

LE33TW

Ferrars Court

LE59AS

Centurion Way

LE34HW

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33TT

Darien Way

LE33AA

Avon Road

LE33RF

Wilson Close

LE33TJ

Heawood Way

LE33ED

Valley Drive

LE191WA

Vitruvius Way

LE33DF

Braunstone Lane

LE33RG

Cooke Close

LE33RH

Mann Close

Data Sources

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