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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

LE18FS

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59QQ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59LX

Centurion Way

LE191WL

Ervington Court

LE33GF

Wardens Walk

LE18FQ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33RR

Jewsbury Way

LE33DR

Radford Drive

LE33FL

Oak Crescent

LE33AT

Braunstone Lane

LE219BN

Centurion Way

LE33RL

Clare Grove

LE34GQ

Meridian East

LE52WY

Centurion Way

LE33SY

Hilcot Green

LE59ZU

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE191RP

Dominus Way

LE16XY

Centurion Way

LE191WD

Meridian North

LE33TB

Rivets Meadow Close

LE59ZJ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59QJ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33RT

Bromwich Close

LE59LT

Centurion Way

LE33DL

Cranberry Close

LE37AB

Centurion Way

LE59JQ

Centurion Way

LE219FP

Centurion Way

LE199BY

Meridian East

LE199DN

Meridian East

LE33DU

Westover Road

LE33SU

Seaton Road

LE191QW

Dominus Way

LE37DW

Centurion Way

LE33AP

Braunstone Lane

LE191LU

Lubbesthorpe Way

LE419LG

Centurion Way

LE191WX

Meridian West

LE59ZD

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE191RJ

Merus Court

LE37DZ

Centurion Way

LE33SZ

Darien Way

LE19WW

Centurion Way

LE34GX

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE191UY

Meridian East

LE419PE

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33RJ

Tom Paine Close

LE59QD

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE18FG

Centurion Way

LE59ZT

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33EF

Scout Close

LE34JG

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33AB

Avon Road

LE34LR

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59ZW

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59JX

Centurion Way

LE59JE

Centurion Way

LE33FH

Maple Avenue

LE419NJ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE27WR

Centurion Way

LE33TA

Burchnall Road

LE33DG

Braunstone Lane

LE219FN

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33DH

Braunstone Lane

LE54YN

Centurion Way

LE33EA

Woodland Drive

LE33DB

Beech Drive

LE59ZB

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE191XW

Meridian East

LE419FG

Centurion Way

LE34HH

Meridian East

LE199BX

Meridian East

LE199DE

Meridian East

LE33DA

Beech Drive

LE33DZ

Aspen Court

LE59PD

Centurion Way

LE33UE

Darwin Close

LE33GJ

Larch Grove

LE34GW

Meridian East

LE419NH

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33FB

Harris Green

LE191LW

Meridian Way

LE33FG

Larch Grove

LE34HN

Meridian East

LE191QP

Tiber Way

LE33AF

Bidford Close

LE419GR

Centurion Way

LE33UB

Withington Close

LE33FT

St Marys Avenue

LE33DS

Sun Way

LE33RY

Spinney Close

LE18FR

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE952AA

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE18AU

Centurion Way

LE39YX

Centurion Way

LE59QP

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33TG

Little Meer Close

LE33SW

Impey Close

LE19PP

Centurion Way

LE191XU

Meridian East

Data Sources

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