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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 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Western is £43,668 per year. The median sale price in Western is £242,000 (around £260 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £214,750 and £282,500. There are 6 schools in Western: 5 primary (2 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

129

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Western Population

21,078

Population density

3,649.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

62.77(+82%)

Criminal damage and arson

18.03(+142%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.74(+5%)

Public order

14.9(+115%)

Other theft

10.06(+76%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

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

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

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

Median price: £242,000

Price per sq ft: £260

Sales (last 12 months): 111

Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £283K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £572,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Western over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	13	£370,000	£284	£261,200	£292,500	£470,000	£529,000
Semi-Detached	68	£243,500	£263	£177,200	£219,500	£277,000	£360,650
Terraced	28	£221,500	£239	£163,925	£182,500	£244,250	£339,650
Flats	2	£122,500	£207	£115,750	£118,750	£126,250	£129,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Western.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£289,500	£80,750	£135,000	£120,000
2017	£237,500	£43,750	£142,000	£130,000
2018	£267,500	£95,975	£155,000	£138,500
2019	£249,000	£81,725	£171,000	£150,000
2020	£288,500	£86,000	£175,000	£150,000
2021	£300,000	£79,000	£210,000	£175,000
2022	£315,000	£95,250	£228,000	£195,700
2023	£297,500	£99,000	£223,000	£200,000
2024	£300,000	£93,000	£240,000	£191,500
2025	£320,000	£92,000	£252,500	£213,000
2026	£420,000	£122,500	£235,000	£225,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Western.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£223	£132	£166	£137
2017	£205	£107	£160	£152
2018	£211	£154	£168	£157
2019	£234	£149	£183	£178
2020	£247	£149	£209	£180
2021	£238	£137	£229	£198
2022	£258	£148	£255	£235
2023	£272	£170	£246	£249
2024	£281	£148	£255	£243
2025	£274	£190	£268	£253
2026	£285	£207	£260	£247

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 Western ward.

Local councillors

George Cole

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Molly Ann O'Neill

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Vi Dempster

Western - Elected 4 May 2023

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Western

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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