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About

The Western ward of Leicester encompasses a primarily residential area situated to the west of the city centre, bordered by the A563 and stretching out toward the suburb of Braunstone. Its housing stock is a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and later 20th-century developments, providing a significant portion of the city's housing. The ward is served by local shopping parades along key routes like Hinckley Road and Narborough Road, which cater to daily needs with independent shops and supermarkets.

A notable feature within the ward is the large, historic Braunstone Park, one of Leicester's biggest public parks, which offers extensive green space, woodlands, and sports facilities. The area is also home to several schools and the campus of Leicester College. Transport links are central to its character, with the A47 and A50 providing major road connections, while the Grand Union Canal runs along its southern boundary, adding a linear waterway corridor for recreation and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Western has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Western is £43,632 per year. There are 8 schools in Western: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Western is home to around 21,078 people, with a population density of about 3,649.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Western Population
21,078
Population density
3,649.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.61(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.36(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.04(+115%)
Public order
15.18(+117%)
Other theft
9.73(+68%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,077
62.03%
Other White
1,771
8.4%
African
1,515
7.19%
Indian
1,396
6.62%
Other
560
2.66%
Total population: 21,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,161
26.55%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,886
24.8%
Level 3 (A level)
2,220
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,187
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,824
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 15,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,292
29.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,974
25.36%
Owns outright
1,796
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
967
12.42%
Other social rented
537
6.9%
Total households: 7,783

Property prices in Western

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £572,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Western 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 Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£316,500
Flats5£85,000
Semi-Detached61£255,000
Terraced28£216,000

10 years median price trend in Western

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

All postcodes in Western

LE36GD

Wynfield Road

LE39LD

Battersbee Road

LE36FT

Sunnycroft Road

LE30UW

Wyngate Drive

LE31TT

Elland Road

LE31UW

Murrayfield Road

LE36FD

Eastfield Road

LE36FR

Meadhurst Road

LE36SQ

Wessex Drive

LE39RL

Pindar Road

LE39HW

Coates Avenue

LE39NY

Glazebrook Square

LE39PH

Dillon Road

LE36FS

Meadway

LE36NJ

Liberty Road

LE39NJ

Bonney Road

LE30UN

Kingswood Avenue

LE36NY

Sharmon Crescent

LE30WB

Hinckley Road

LE36QZ

Cropston Close

LE36UD

Carnoustie Road

LE39HX

Coates Avenue

LE39NA

Amhurst Close

LE36HB

Ditchling Avenue

LE36NR

New Parks Boulevard

LE36QU

Hassal Road

LE36UB

Appleby Close

LE36UX

Cherry Hills Road

LE39JU

Aikman Avenue

LE39ND

Birds Nest Avenue

LE39PG

Dillon Road

LE36FE

Eastfield Road

LE36FP

Letchworth Road

LE36HP

Poynings Avenue

LE36LR

Heays Close

LE36UY

Pinehurst Close

LE39NH

Bonney Road

LE39PF

Dillon Road

LE39RW

Sandhurst Road

LE30UJ

Dorchester Road

LE36LJ

Charnor Road

LE36SB

Covett Way

LE36UT

Ferndown Close

LE38LG

Ibbetson Avenue

LE39PB

Bland Road

LE36HL

Lindfield Road

LE36PQ

Rowanberry Avenue

LE39JJ

Aikman Avenue

LE39NT

Glazebrook Road

LE39PU

New Parks Boulevard

LE36SF

The Meads

LE38NE

Tatlow Road

LE39PA

Bland Road

LE31UQ

Scudamore Road

LE36LD

Bringhurst Road

LE36PA

Whitman Close

LE36RF

Sandhurst Gardens

LE36RN

Greencoat Road

LE39LB

Battersbee Road

LE36FB

Clarefield Road

LE36QE

Dominion Road

LE39HN

Blissett Road

LE39JL

Aikman Close

LE39RU

Sandhurst Road

LE30UE

Ainsdale Road

LE36HQ

Western Park Road

LE36UG

Copthorne Close

LE39HF

Bateman Road

LE31BY

Sunningdale Road

LE36PD

Cuffling Drive

LE39HB

Bateman Road

LE36QW

Hoball Close

LE39HD

Bateman Road

LE36QS

Falconer Crescent

LE36RP

Glengarry Close

LE38LF

Forbes Close

LE38NA

Tatlow Road

LE39JA

Aikman Avenue

LE30TL

Hinckley Road

LE30UB

Ainsdale Road

LE30UD

Ainsdale Road

LE36HX

Western Park

LE36LH

Charnor Road

LE36LY

Kerrial Road

LE36QJ

Letchworth Road

LE36QN

Withens Close

LE36UP

Faversham Close

LE39PW

Aikman Avenue

LE30UQ

Oakthorpe Avenue

LE36HD

Hilders Road

LE36LF

Chadwell Road

LE36LP

Frolesworth Road

LE36ND

Brex Rise

LE36PN

Rowanberry Avenue

LE36QL

Letchworth Road

LE36SE

Green Walk

LE39AZ

Eagle Court

LE36PP

Rowanberry Avenue

LE36PZ

Woodhall Close

LE36QX

Pickwell Close

Data Sources

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