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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
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
38.46(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.05(-35%)
Public order
9.1(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+15%)
Other theft
5.53(-3%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in West Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £390,000.

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
Detached6£323,000
Terraced26£208,500
Semi-Detached33£265,000
Flats5£138,000

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

LE23WQ

Newmarket Street

LE27ST

Euston Street

LE26BN

Welford Road

LE26HF

Heddington Way

LE26EZ

Scott Court

LE26DJ

Burns Street

LE26EL

Welford Road

LE26AX

Heathcott Road

LE26HR

Ramsbury Road

LE26ED

Wordsworth Road

LE26RJ

Cairngorm Close

LE26DL

Kingsley Street

LE26HN

Lamborne Road

LE26UD

Saffron Lane

LE26AD

Brentwood Road

LE26FR

Knighton Lane East

LE26BZ

Apple Crescent

LE26HB

Baldwin Road

LE26FE

Asquith Boulevard

LE26EQ

Wheatsheaf Way

LE26JD

Chiltern Green

LE26HJ

Highgate Drive

LE23WG

Church Lane

LE26BJ

Welford Road

LE26EX

Wheatsheaf Court

LE26DW

Scott Street

LE26HP

Lamborne Road

LE27SJ

Commercial Square

LE26ET

Wheatsheaf Court

LE26HG

Hillcrest Road

LE26JA

Bambury Way

LE26RH

Grampian Close

LE26GP

Hylion Road

LE26AF

Keble Road

LE26DB

Burns Street

LE26BL

Welford Road

LE26FP

Welford Road

LE27NJ

Macaulay Street

LE26EE

Wordsworth Road

LE26FL

Sutton Road

LE26DD

Heather Road

LE23WF

Chapel Lane

LE26LH

Knighton Fields Road West

LE26JF

Lastingham Close

LE26GZ

Chadderton Close

LE26GT

Pendlebury Drive

LE26GH

Deancourt Road

LE26EF

Shelley Street

LE26FF

Great Arler Road

LE26HQ

Lamborne Road

Data Sources

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