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Westcotes

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About

Westcotes is a residential area located in the western part of Leicester. The ward is bordered by the River Soar to the east and Braunstone to the west. It features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, modern apartments, and semi-detached homes. The area is known for its proximity to the city center while maintaining a quieter, community-focused atmosphere.

Westcotes has several local amenities, including shops, cafes, and pubs along Narborough Road and Hinckley Road. The ward includes Westcotes Park and Bede Park, providing green spaces for residents. Public transport links are well-served, with bus routes connecting to Leicester city center and surrounding areas. The area also has a range of schools and healthcare facilities, making it a practical choice for families and young professionals.

Area overview

On average Westcotes has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westcotes is £37,219 per year. There are 3 schools in Westcotes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

167

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

11.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westcotes Population

15,784

Population density

10,720.6 per km²

Demographics

British

5,756

36.46%

Other White

3,238

20.51%

Indian

2,110

13.37%

African

1,445

9.15%

Other

561

3.55%

Total population: 15,786

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

3,495

60.27%

Owns outright

791

13.64%

Owns with a mortgage

661

11.4%

Other social rented

348

Social rents from council

296

5.1%

Total households: 5,799

Property prices in Westcotes

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £390,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£307,500	£282,750	£293,750	£321,250	£332,250
Flats	16	£125,000	£89,000	£104,500	£138,500	£154,500
Semi-Detached	10	£223,500	£170,995	£211,875	£265,000	£338,700
Terraced	66	£176,000	£136,375	£160,000	£197,000	£260,000

10 years price trend in Westcotes

All postcodes in Westcotes

LE27AY

Upperton Road

LE27EZ

Thyme Close

LE30FH

Beaconsfield Road

LE30DT

Noel Street

LE30FZ

Fosse Road South

LE30GH

Western Road

LE30GR

Western Road

LE30GT

Western Road

LE30GU

Wilberforce Road

LE30HB

Upperton Road

LE30JF

Braunstone Avenue

LE30LB

Cambridge Street

LE30SL

Dunster Street

LE30QE

Latimer Street

LE35NJ

Narborough Road North

LE35LJ

Braunstone Gate

LE30FP

Browning Street

LE30DL

Eastleigh Road

LE30HG

Westleigh Avenue

LE30JX

Harrow Road

LE30QF

Hinckley Road

LE30QU

Westcotes Drive

LE27BB

Hattersley Way

LE30BS

Narborough Road

LE30FG

Beaconsfield Road

LE30GB

Western Road

LE30JD

Barclay Street

LE30LA

Barclay Street

LE30LF

Narborough Road

LE27HZ

Watkin Road

LE30AB

Briton Street

LE30FB

Ashleigh Road

LE35PS

West End & Westcotes

LE30AL

Western Road

LE30BD

Roman Street

LE30JJ

Browning Street

LE30JP

Cambridge Street

LE30SB

Dulverton Road

LE35DR

Westbridge Close

LE35PR

Fosse Road Central

LE36BN

Stretton Road

LE27AU

Upperton Road

LE30LD

Sykefield Avenue

LE30BZ

Upperton Road

LE30DZ

Upperton Road

LE30FJ

Ashleigh Road

LE30SP

Westcotes Drive

LE30TA

Coventry Street

LE35NF

Narborough Road North

LE36AN

Daneshill Road

LE30DQ

West End & Westcotes

LE27AX

Watkin Road

LE30DX

Walton Street

LE30FS

Fosse Road South

LE30QY

Fosse Road South

LE35QL

Norfolk Street

LE27ES

Sage Road

LE27EX

Western Boulevard

LE30AD

Upperton Road

LE30AQ

Upperton Road

LE30BE

Paton Street

LE30GD

Braunstone Gate

LE30JA

Barclay Street

LE30JL

Browning Street

LE30LE

Hinckley Road

LE30BT

Narborough Road

LE30QL

Ridley Street

LE30QS

Westcotes Drive

LE30TD

Catesby Street

LE27EB

Mint Road

LE30BL

Saxon Street

LE30JS

Cooden Avenue

LE30RD

Hinckley Road

LE30QD

Fosse Road South

LE30QP

Tyndale Street

LE35LR

Andrewes Street

LE27AQ

Watkin Road

LE30AN

Upperton Road

LE30BW

Narborough Road

LE30RB

Hinckley Road

LE30FW

Fosse Road South

LE30TF

Hinckley Road

LE30GE

Western Road

LE30DF

Ivy Road

LE30DH

Wilberforce Road

LE30FE

Beaconsfield Road

LE30JH

Braunstone Avenue

LE35NG

Little Holme Street

LE27ET

Tarragon Road

LE30AF

Bruce Street

LE30AZ

Briton Street

LE30FY

Ashleigh Road

LE30GJ

Western Road

LE30GW

Wilberforce Road

LE30JZ

Harrow Road

LE35PH

West End & Westcotes

LE35QN

Arundel Street

LE27AL

Helmdon Road

LE27BU

Western Boulevard

LE27EA

Bede Island Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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