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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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 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
Detached7£326,000
Flats6£122,000
Semi-Detached30£286,500
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

LE26AJ

Brookland Road

LE26JL

Oakdene Road

LE26DD

Heather Road

LE26GL

Fairholme Road

LE26HB

Baldwin Road

LE23WQ

Newmarket Street

LE26AP

Morris Road

LE26GU

Pendlebury Drive

LE26JD

Chiltern Green

LE26LH

Knighton Fields Road West

LE26BL

Welford Road

LE26HQ

Lamborne Road

LE26DG

Heather Road

LE26EU

Cowper Street

LE26FH

Northdene Road

LE26BR

Morris Road

LE26GY

Pendlebury Drive

LE26FT

Knighton Lane East

LE26JH

Northdene Road

LE26EX

Wheatsheaf Court

LE26GN

Ferndale Road

LE26HJ

Highgate Drive

LE26RJ

Cairngorm Close

LE26DE

Heather Road

LE26EB

Wordsworth Road

LE26GH

Deancourt Road

LE26GP

Hylion Road

LE26LF

Copinger Road

LE26RH

Grampian Close

LE26HG

Hillcrest Road

LE26GX

Pendlebury Drive

LE26JA

Bambury Way

LE27TG

Knighton Junction Lane

LE26HS

Shackerdale Road

LE23FB

Craighill Road

LE26AE

Brentwood Road

LE26GQ

Hylion Road

LE26GZ

Chadderton Close

LE26AB

Brookland Road

LE26ED

Wordsworth Road

LE26EZ

Scott Court

LE26FE

Asquith Boulevard

LE26GB

Aberdale Road

LE26GF

Cairnsford Road

LE26JQ

Skelton Drive

LE26EE

Wordsworth Road

LE26EL

Welford Road

LE23WR

Wyndale Road

LE26DR

Knighton Fields Road East

LE26RF

Neston Gardens

Data Sources

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