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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). Westcotes is home to around 15,784 people, with a population density of about 10,720.6 per km2.

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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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
6%
Social rents from council
296
5.1%
Total households: 5,799

Property prices in Westcotes

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westcotes 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 Westcotes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£320,000
Flats16£120,000
Semi-Detached12£223,500
Terraced66£181,250

10 years median price trend in Westcotes

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

All postcodes in Westcotes

LE35NJ

Narborough Road North

LE30FZ

Fosse Road South

LE30GH

Western Road

LE30GR

Western Road

LE27AY

Upperton Road

LE30DT

Noel Street

LE30FH

Beaconsfield Road

LE30GT

Wilberforce Road

LE30LB

Sykefield Avenue

LE30SL

Porlock Street

LE30HB

Upperton Road

LE30QE

Latimer Street

LE35LJ

Braunstone Gate

LE27EZ

Thyme Close

LE30GU

Wilberforce Road

LE30JF

Braunstone Avenue

LE30DL

Narborough Road

LE30JX

Harrow Road

LE30QU

Westcotes Drive

LE30FP

Browning Street

LE30QF

Latimer Street

LE30HG

Westleigh Avenue

LE30JD

Barclay Street

LE27BB

Hattersley Way

LE30BS

Narborough Road

LE30FG

Beaconsfield Road

LE30GB

Western Road

LE30LA

Sykefield Avenue

LE30LF

Narborough Road

LE30FB

Ashleigh Road

LE35PS

Norfolk Walk

LE30AB

Briton Street

LE27HZ

Watkin Road

LE30SB

Dulverton Road

LE36BN

Stretton Road

LE30BD

Roman Street

LE30AL

Western Road

LE30JJ

Browning Street

LE35PR

Fosse Road Central

LE35DR

Westbridge Close

LE30JP

Cambridge Street

LE30LD

Sykefield Avenue

LE30DZ

Upperton Road

LE30SP

Westcotes Drive

LE36AN

Daneshill Road

LE30FJ

Ashleigh Gardens

LE27AU

Upperton Road

LE30BZ

Upperton Road

LE30TA

Coventry Street

LE35NF

Narborough Road North

LE27AX

Watkin Road

LE30DX

Walton Street

LE30DQ

Westcotes

LE30QY

Livingstone Street

LE30FS

Fosse Road South

LE35QL

Norfolk Street

LE30AD

Upperton Road

LE30JA

Barclay Street

LE27EX

Western Boulevard

LE30LE

Narborough Road

LE30BE

Paton Street

LE30GD

Western Road

LE27ES

Sage Road

LE30AQ

Upperton Road

LE30JL

Browning Street

LE30QS

Westcotes Drive

LE30BT

Narborough Road

LE30QL

Ridley Street

LE30TD

Hinckley Road

LE27EB

Mint Road

LE30BL

Saxon Street

LE30QD

Fosse Road South

LE30QP

Tyndale Street

LE30RD

Hinckley Road

LE30JS

Cooden Avenue

LE35LR

Dane Street

LE27AQ

Woodford Road

LE30AN

Upperton Road

LE30FW

Fosse Road South

LE30BW

Narborough Road

LE30RB

Hinckley Road

LE30TF

Hinckley Road

LE30DF

Ivy Road

LE30FE

Beaconsfield Road

LE30DH

Wilberforce Road

LE30JH

Braunstone Avenue

LE30GE

Western Road

LE35NG

Littleholme Street

LE30AZ

Briton Street

LE27ET

Tarragon Road

LE30JZ

Harrow Road

LE30AF

Bruce Street

LE30FY

Fosse Road South

LE30GJ

Western Road

LE30GW

Wilberforce Road

LE35PH

Andrewes Walk

LE35QN

Norfolk Street

LE30FD

Ashleigh Road

LE27AL

Helmdon Road

LE27HN

Western Boulevard

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.