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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 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Westcotes is £175,000 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,750 and £215,500. There are 2 schools in Westcotes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

147

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westcotes Population

15,784

Population density

10,720.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

54.61(+59%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.89(+71%)

Public order

15.84(+129%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.27(+105%)

Other theft

13.75(+141%)

East Midlands average

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

Economics

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

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

Median price: £175,000

Price per sq ft: £197

Sales (last 12 months): 111

Typical range (middle 50%): £138K – £216K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westcotes over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£343,500	£320	£290,000	£325,500	£360,000	£417,500
Semi-Detached	11	£220,000	£239	£108,750	£153,250	£243,875	£290,000
Terraced	68	£180,000	£197	£140,825	£167,750	£211,250	£280,457
Flats	26	£115,000	£170	£81,250	£92,250	£125,000	£152,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcotes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcotes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£256,995	£105,000	£166,000	£132,000
2017	£264,000	£124,658	£197,000	£132,000
2018	£255,000	£96,000	£189,975	£137,000
2019	£300,000	£101,000	£186,000	£153,250
2020	£255,250	£134,500	£195,250	£158,750
2021	£411,000	£99,000	£220,500	£170,000
2022	£345,000	£135,000	£228,500	£185,000
2023	£332,500	£133,750	£260,000	£180,000
2024	£315,000	£135,000	£241,000	£172,000
2025	£331,000	£115,000	£242,500	£176,500
2026	£400,000	£124,000	£220,000	£184,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcotes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£251	£162	£142	£150
2017	£201	£194	£148	£148
2018	£255	£164	£187	£162
2019	£247	£186	£187	£167
2020	£266	£201	£187	£180
2021	£249	£188	£214	£191
2022	£271	£213	£226	£216
2023	£315	£214	£260	£215
2024	£297	£192	£219	£202
2025	£334	£198	£225	£203
2026	£298	£170	£239	£197

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.

Band A£1,686

Band B£1,967

Band C£2,248

Band D£2,529

Band E£3,091

Band F£3,653

Band G£4,215

Band H£5,058

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Westcotes ward.

Local councillors

Adam Clarke

Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sarah Russell

Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023

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Property prices in Westcotes

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcotes

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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