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About

Westcotes is situated to the west of Leicester's city centre, primarily bordered by the A50 and the River Soar. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along its main routes, such as Narborough Road, which serves as a central artery. Residential streets branch off from these busier roads, creating a mix of housing and small commercial premises.

The ward includes the historic Westcotes village core, with some buildings dating to the 17th century, providing a distinct architectural contrast to the surrounding urban fabric. A notable feature is the system of waterways, including the River Soar and the nearby canal, which run along its eastern boundary. This creates linear green spaces and pathways used for recreation and commuting within the city.

Area overview

On average Westcotes has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 157 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 per household in Westcotes is £42,734 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westcotes Population
15,784
Population density
10,720.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.4(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.94(+100%)
Vehicle crime
15.71(+276%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.65(+110%)
Public order
14.95(+114%)
East Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,410
32.35%
Level 3 (A level)
3,711
27.22%
No qualifications
2,367
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,071
7.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,000
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 13,633

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £177,050 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
Flats15£118,500
Semi-Detached11£225,000
Terraced69£180,000

10 years median price trend in Westcotes

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

All postcodes in Westcotes

LE30SD

Dunster Street

LE30BP

Ruding Terrace

LE27AY

Upperton Road

LE30DT

Noel Street

LE30FH

Beaconsfield Road

LE30FZ

Fosse Road South

LE30GH

Western Road

LE30GR

Western Road

LE30GT

Wilberforce Road

LE30LB

Sykefield Avenue

LE30SL

Porlock Street

LE35NJ

Narborough Road North

LE27EZ

Thyme Close

LE30GU

Wilberforce Road

LE30HB

Upperton Road

LE30JF

Braunstone Avenue

LE30QE

Latimer Street

LE35LJ

Braunstone Gate

LE30DL

Narborough Road

LE30JX

Harrow Road

LE30QU

Westcotes Drive

LE30FP

Browning Street

LE30HG

Westleigh Avenue

LE30QF

Latimer Street

LE30JD

Barclay Street

LE27BB

Hattersley Way

LE30BS

Narborough Road

LE30FG

Beaconsfield Road

LE30GB

Western Road

LE30LA

Sykefield Avenue

LE30LF

Narborough Road

LE27HZ

Watkin Road

LE30AB

Briton Street

LE35PS

Norfolk Walk

LE30FB

Ashleigh Road

LE30BD

Roman Street

LE30SB

Dulverton Road

LE36BN

Stretton Road

LE35DR

Westbridge Close

LE30AL

Western Road

LE30JJ

Browning Street

LE30JP

Cambridge Street

LE35PR

Fosse Road Central

LE30DZ

Upperton Road

LE30LD

Sykefield Avenue

LE30SP

Westcotes Drive

LE36AN

Daneshill Road

LE27AU

Upperton Road

LE30BZ

Upperton Road

LE30FJ

Ashleigh Gardens

LE30TA

Coventry Street

LE35NF

Narborough Road North

LE27AX

Watkin Road

LE30DQ

Westcotes

LE30DX

Walton Street

LE30QY

Livingstone Street

LE30FS

Fosse Road South

LE35QL

Norfolk Street

LE27ES

Sage Road

LE30AQ

Upperton Road

LE30BE

Paton Street

LE30GD

Western Road

LE30JL

Browning Street

LE27EX

Western Boulevard

LE30AD

Upperton Road

LE30JA

Barclay Street

LE30LE

Narborough Road

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

LE30BW

Narborough Road

LE30FW

Fosse Road South

LE30RB

Hinckley Road

LE30TF

Hinckley Road

LE30DF

Ivy Road

LE30DH

Wilberforce Road

LE30FE

Beaconsfield Road

LE30JH

Braunstone Avenue

LE27ET

Tarragon Road

LE30AZ

Briton Street

LE30JZ

Harrow Road

LE30GE

Western Road

LE35NG

Littleholme Street

LE30AF

Bruce Street

LE30FY

Fosse Road South

LE30GJ

Western Road

LE30GW

Wilberforce Road

LE35PH

Andrewes Walk

LE35QN

Norfolk Street

LE27AL

Helmdon Road

Data Sources

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