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Westcotes

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 186 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
186
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Westcotes

LE30JZ

Harrow Road

LE35QN

Arundel Street

LE27AL

Helmdon Road

LE27BU

Western Boulevard

LE27EA

Bede Island Road

LE27HN

Western Boulevard

LE27LS

Marylebone Place

LE30DJ

Wilberforce Road

LE30FD

Ashleigh Road

LE30FT

Fosse Road South

LE30HE

Upperton Road

LE30UP

Melcroft Avenue

LE30FU

Fosse Road South

LE30DP

Hinckley Road

LE30FF

Beaconsfield Road

LE30LP

Fosse Road South

LE30SA

Dulverton Road

LE30SN

Taunton Road

LE30TQ

Hinckley Road

LE35NQ

Braunstone Gate

LE35PG

Andrewes Street

LE27AH

Watkin Road

LE27EQ

Western Boulevard

LE27ER

Coriander Road

LE30DY

Eastleigh Road

LE30EE

Blue Fox Close

LE27AG

Raw Dykes Road

LE30DN

Upperton Road

LE30FN

Hardwick Court

LE30FQ

Barclay Street

LE30JQ

Cambridge Street

LE30PA

Barclay Street

LE30RA

Cranmer Street

LE35PQ

Fitzroy Street

LE27AS

Darnall Road

LE30AY

Western Road

LE30BJ

Western Road

LE30BR

Briton Street

LE30HH

Westleigh Road

LE30JB

Barclay Street

LE30LT

Cherryleas Drive

LE35LH

Braunstone Gate

LE35PB

Catesby Street

LE36AL

Daneshill Road

LE27BA

Watkin Road

LE27HW

Upperton Road

LE30AU

Gaul Street

LE30BY

Upperton Road

LE30EQ

Western Road

LE30JE

Barclay Street

LE30JG

Braunstone Avenue

LE30LS

Cherryleas Drive

LE27AT

Quainton Road

LE30AW

Gaul Street

LE30BH

Narborough Road

LE30DS

Noel Street

LE30PE

Ashleigh Road

LE30QQ

Tyndale Street

LE30SJ

Minehead Street

LE35LU

Duns Lane

LE30JY

Harrow Road

LE30LG

Hinckley Road

LE30QB

Cranmer Street

LE30QH

Luther Street

LE30SF

Dunster Street

LE35PD

Andrewes Close

LE30BB

Norman Street

LE30DB

Darnall Road

LE30DD

Eastleigh Road

LE30DW

Stuart Street

LE30ER

Western Road

LE30QN

Shaftesbury Road

LE30QT

Westcotes Drive

LE30UY

Hinckley Road

LE35LT

Braunstone Gate

LE35QJ

Norfolk Street

LE30GA

Braunstone Gate

LE30JR

Cambridge Street

LE30PD

Narborough Road

LE30QJ

Cranmer Street

LE30QR

Narborough Road

LE30SE

Dunster Street

LE27DZ

Upperton Road

LE30BA

Norman Street

LE30DU

Stuart Street

LE30PB

Narborough Road

LE30TB

Andrewes Street

LE35QA

Arundel Street

LE36BJ

Stretton Road

LE27AZ

Watkin Road

LE30AH

Western Road

LE30GX

Sheffield Street

LE30HA

Upperton Rise

LE30JU

Fosse Road South

LE30UX

Hinckley Road

LE35LG

Bede Street

LE30AG

Bruce Street

LE30BQ

Narborough Road

LE30ED

Western Road

LE30EN

Western Road