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West End & Westcotes

About

West End & Westcotes lies to the west of Leicester's city centre, primarily residential with a mix of Victorian terraces and newer developments. The area is defined by its main thoroughfares, Narborough Road and Hinckley Road, which are lined with a concentration of independent shops, international grocery stores, and casual eateries.

The Grand Union Canal runs along the southern edge, providing a green corridor for walking and cycling. The area is notably home to the historic Magazine, a 16th-century gatehouse that once guarded the city's gunpowder store, now standing within a public garden.

Area overview

On average West End & Westcotes has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. There are 3 schools in West End & Westcotes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West End & Westcotes is home to around 13,814 people, with a population density of about 10,966.9 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

147

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West End & Westcotes Population

13,814

Population density

10,966.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

55.09(+61%)

Anti-social behaviour

31.56(+92%)

Public order

14.77(+112%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.26(+91%)

Other theft

13.32(+130%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,334

38.6%

Other White

2,913

21.08%

Indian

1,711

12.38%

African

1,201

8.69%

Other

474

3.43%

Total population: 13,819

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,697

30.83%

Level 3 (A level)

3,180

26.52%

No qualifications

2,158

17.99%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,026

8.55%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

976

8.14%

Total 16+ residents: 11,993

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

3,101

59.85%

Owns outright

746

14.4%

Owns with a mortgage

547

10.56%

Other social rented

333

6.43%

Social rents from council

286

5.52%

Total households: 5,181

Property prices in West End & Westcotes

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £177,050 in West End & Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West End & Westcotes over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	12	£113,278	£68,900	£95,750	£120,000	£139,450
Semi-Detached	15	£250,000	£162,700	£213,750	£296,000	£338,900
Terraced	53	£180,000	£136,900	£164,000	£197,000	£292,000

10 years median price trend in West End & Westcotes

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in West End & Westcotes

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