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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

LE33TD

Tilley Close

LE59JR

Centurion Way

LE33RA

Tressell Way

LE59ZY

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE34LU

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33FD

Holmfield Avenue East

LE53WT

Centurion Way

LE38JJ

Centurion Way

LE33US

Rushy Close

LE59ZS

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33FU

St Marys Avenue

LE34LQ

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33TL

The Hastings

LE32SP

Shakespeare Drive

LE33BD

Kingsway North

LE37DN

Centurion Way

LE419NL

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33UH

Murby Way

LE18FE

Centurion Way

LE33RZ

Thistley Close

LE18DW

Centurion Way

LE192XR

Meridian East

LE34GJ

Meridian East

LE33TZ

Owen Close

LE59ZR

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE37DT

Centurion Way

LE32ST

Shottery Avenue

LE191LE

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE37DD

Centurion Way

LE34LT

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33RS

Smart Close

LE33RU

Lakin Drive

LE33SX

Hilcot Green

LE33UD

Attenborough Close

LE59LL

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE79ZU

Centurion Way

LE33FS

Richard Close

LE18FL

Centurion Way

LE59HP

Centurion Way

LE48ZU

Centurion Way

LE199EA

Meridian East

LE419JG

Centurion Way

LE59ZA

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59ZL

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33RX

Goodheart Way

LE18ET

Centurion Way

LE419LN

Centurion Way

LE34JX

Meridian East

LE419LA

Centurion Way

LE32SR

Shakespeare Drive

LE419EU

Centurion Way

LE59ZH

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE11ZP

Centurion Way

LE33BF

Kingsway North

LE27LX

Centurion Way

LE79WT

Centurion Way

LE191UX

Meridian East

LE18ER

Centurion Way

LE33AG

Bidford Close

LE199DD

Meridian East

LE419HX

Centurion Way

LE16UJ

Centurion Way

LE191YR

Meridian East

LE191TH

Meridian East

LE33UR

Home Avenue

LE190ZL

Meridian East

LE191YG

Romulus Court

LE59QL

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33DQ

Hardie Crescent

LE191WR

Meridian North

LE18EY

Centurion Way

LE59ZN

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE41YE

Centurion Way

LE59QE

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33UF

Royce Close

LE34LN

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33AU

Braunstone Lane

LE33TU

Morris Close

LE59NW

Centurion Way

LE33UT

Tuffleys Way

LE33EE

Valley Drive

LE17YJ

Centurion Way

LE33BB

Evelyn Road

LE18AW

Centurion Way

LE419LY

Centurion Way

LE419BS

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE59ZP

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE191WG

Centurion Way

LE18BN

Centurion Way

LE33FJ

Maple Avenue

LE55ZE

Centurion Way

LE34HP

Meridian East

LE34FU

Meridian East

LE59NT

Centurion Way

LE18FT

Thorpe Astley & St Mary's

LE33DJ

Columbine Close

LE191WP

Harcourt Way

Data Sources

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