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About

West Knighton is a residential suburb situated southwest of Leicester city centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with many semi-detached and detached homes lining its streets. Local amenities include several shops, pubs, and schools, catering to the daily needs of its residents. The layout is characterised by quiet, leafy roads and a number of small green spaces.

The area is notably defined by Knighton Park, a large public park offering sports facilities, gardens, and a cafe. This green space serves as a central recreational hub for the community. The University of Leicester campus lies directly to its north, influencing the area's demographic. West Knighton maintains a distinct separation from the adjacent, more student-focused neighbourhoods, preserving its own settled, family-oriented character.

Area overview

On average West Knighton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. There are 3 schools in West Knighton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Knighton is home to around 9,230 people, with a population density of about 4,291.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Knighton Population
9,230
Population density
4,291.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.25(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.33(-19%)
Public order
9.86(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.78(+18%)
Other theft
6.07(+5%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,741
40.54%
Indian
1,850
20.05%
African
692
7.5%
Other White
553
5.99%
Pakistani
502
5.44%
Total population: 9,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,591
34.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,698
22.76%
No qualifications
1,241
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
817
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
636
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 7,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
968
30.2%
Owns with a mortgage
942
29.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
773
24.12%
Other social rented
230
7.18%
Social rents from council
218
6.8%
Total households: 3,205

Property prices in West Knighton

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in West Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Knighton 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 West Knighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£340,500
Flats6£122,000
Semi-Detached32£294,750
Terraced27£207,000

10 years median price trend in West Knighton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Knighton.

All postcodes in West Knighton

LE26BH

Welford Road

LE26FN

Welford Road

LE26FX

Muston Gardens

LE26BJ

Welford Road

LE26HE

Heddington Close

LE26JJ

Northdene Road

LE26DL

Kingsley Street

LE26EQ

Wheatsheaf Way

LE26FL

Sutton Road

LE26HH

Highgate Drive

LE27SS

Euston Street

LE26AF

Keble Road

LE26AT

Calluna Close

LE26DH

Herrick Road

LE26HR

Ramsbury Road

LE26GD

Aberdale Road

LE27NF

Saffron Lane

LE26AW

Brookland Road

LE26DF

Heather Road

LE26DW

Scott Street

LE26HW

Yardley Drive

LE26EF

Shelley Street

LE26HZ

Larchwood Close

LE26EW

Cowper Street

LE26AA

Ashford Road

LE26AL

Morris Road

LE26FB

Asquith Boulevard

LE26HF

Heddington Way

LE26UD

Saffron Lane

LE26AY

Oakleas Road

LE26DA

Aston Hill

LE26FS

Knighton Lane East

LE26DX

Pope Street

LE26JN

Shrewsbury Avenue

LE26DJ

Burns Street

LE26DY

Kingsley Street

LE27ST

Euston Street

LE23YL

South Kingsmead Road

LE26AX

Heathcott Road

LE26GG

Cairnsford Road

LE26DP

Knighton Fields Road East

LE26FG

Great Arler Road

LE26AR

Knighton Junction Lane

LE26FD

Asquith Boulevard

LE26HT

Shackerdale Road

LE26HY

Pendlebury Drive

LE26AN

Oakland Road

LE26ET

Wheatsheaf Court

LE23WE

Chapel Lane

LE26AD

Brentwood Road

LE26JE

Hylion Road

LE23WF

Chapel Lane

LE26AG

Westbury Road

LE26BZ

Apple Crescent

LE26DU

Lord Byron Street

LE26FP

Welford Road

LE26GT

Pendlebury Drive

LE23WG

Church Lane

LE26GJ

Deancourt Road

LE26HX

Welford Road

LE27NJ

Macaulay Street

LE23WH

Gilliver Street

LE26ES

Cowper Street

LE26FJ

Northdene Road

LE26FR

Knighton Lane East

LE26HN

Lamborne Road

LE26JB

Barmouth Avenue

LE26JG

Northdene Road

LE27SQ

Freemens Common Road

LE26LU

Knighton Lane East

LE26BN

Welford Road

LE26BT

Longfellow Road

LE26HA

Baldwin Road

LE26HP

Lamborne Road

LE26JF

Lastingham Close

LE27TF

Putney Road

LE23YN

South Kingsmead Road

LE26HU

Woodcroft Avenue

LE26GE

Aberdale Road

LE26GW

Pendlebury Drive

LE26AZ

Apple Crescent

LE26EA

Wordsworth Road

LE26JP

Skelton Drive

LE26DB

Burns Street

LE26DQ

Knighton Fields Road East

LE26FF

Great Arler Road

LE26LR

Whittier Road

LE26RG

Cheviot Road

LE26HL

Lamborne Road

LE26LA

Bloomfield Road

LE26FA

Asquith Boulevard

LE26GA

Aberdale Road

LE26JT

Blackberry Street

LE26EY

Wheatsheaf Court

LE26AU

Brookland Road

LE27SJ

Commercial Square

LE26HD

Brixham Drive

LE26JU

Blackberry Street

LE26ER

Welford Court

LE26FU

Knighton Lane East

Data Sources

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