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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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 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
Detached2£331,000
Flats15£118,500
Semi-Detached11£225,000
Terraced67£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

LE30AX

Western Road

LE30AP

Celt Street

LE30BG

Upperton Road

LE30BN

Ruding Road

LE30BU

Narborough Road

LE30EA

Western Road

LE30EP

Western Road

LE35NH

New Park Street

LE35PU

Fosse Road Central

LE35QP

Norfolk Street

LE30DG

Wilberforce Road

LE30HF

Upperton Road

LE35LD

Bede Street

LE30LW

Linkway Gardens

LE30SH

Minehead Street

LE30SQ

Westcotes Drive

LE30AJ

Western Road

LE30TR

Hinckley Road

LE30DA

Bisley Street

LE30FX

Fosse Road South

LE30GG

Western Road

LE35LW

Westbridge Close

LE36BL

Stretton Road

LE30AS

Equity Road

LE30FA

Ashleigh Road

LE30JN

Browning Street

LE30QG

Luther Street

LE30BF

Paton Street

LE30EL

Western Road

LE35PA

Andrewes Street

LE35PJ

Musgrove Close

LE27AW

Watkin Road

LE30AE

Briton Street

LE30FR

Fosse Road South

LE30JT

Fosse Road South

LE30JW

Harrow Road

LE30GF

Western Road

LE30QA

Cranmer Street

LE30EB

Western Road

LE27HY

Watkin Road

LE30HD

Upperton Road

LE35LX

Duns Lane

Data Sources

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