West Knighton is a residential area located in the southern part of Leicester, approximately 2 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by Knighton Park to the east, providing green space for recreation. The neighborhood has good transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to the city center and surrounding areas.
Local amenities include a small selection of shops, cafes, and pubs along Welford Road and Knighton Lane. The area is home to a mix of families, professionals, and students, owing to its proximity to the University of Leicester. Schools such as Knighton Mead Primary Academy serve the community. West Knighton maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to the city's amenities.
On average West Knighton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year. There are 3 schools in West Knighton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in West Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £122,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £279,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £205,000 |
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Euston Street
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Muston Gardens
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West Knighton
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West Knighton
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West Knighton
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Kingsley Street
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Heddington Close
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Northdene Road
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Sutton Road
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Highgate Drive
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Keble Road
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Calluna Close
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Herrick Road
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Ramsbury Road
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Aberdale Road
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Brookland Road
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Heather Road
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Scott Street
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Yardley Drive
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Saffron Lane
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Herrick Road
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Cowper Street
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Larchwood Close
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Ashford Road
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Morris Road
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Asquith Boulevard
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Heddington Close
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Saffron Lane
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Oakleas Road
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Knighton Lane East
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Aston Hill
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Pope Street
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Shrewsbury Avenue
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Euston Street
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Burns Street
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Kingsley Street
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South Kingsmead Road
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Heathcott Road
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Great Arler Road
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Cairnsford Road
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Shackerdale Road
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Ashford Road
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Knighton Junction Lane
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Cowper Street
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Asquith Boulevard
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Pendlebury Drive
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Chapel Lane
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Cademan Close
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Brentwood Road
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Deancourt Road
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West Knighton
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Hylion Road
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Knighton Fields Road West
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Chapel Lane
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Gilliver Street
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Knighton Junction Lane
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Apple Crescent
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Cowper Street
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Lord Byron Street
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Northdene Road
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West Knighton
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Knighton Lane East
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Pendlebury Drive
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Lamborne Road
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Barmouth Avenue
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Northdene Road
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Commercial Square
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Knighton Lane East
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Longfellow Road
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Baldwin Road
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Knighton Lane East
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South Kingsmead Road
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Lamborne Road
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Woodcroft Avenue
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Lastingham Close
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Islington Street
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Aberdale Road
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Pendlebury Drive
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Apple Crescent
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Wordsworth Road
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Shrewsbury Avenue
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Burns Street
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Great Arler Road
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Lamborne Road
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Bloomfield Road
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Whittier Road
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Cheviot Road
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Aberdale Road
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Blackberry Street
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Knighton Fields Road East
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Asquith Boulevard
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Brookland Road
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Blackberry Street
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Brixham Drive
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Commercial Square
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Knighton Lane East
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Brookland Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.