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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. 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
129
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
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

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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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£325,000
Terraced29£220,000
Semi-Detached60£255,000
Flats6£87,500

10 years median price trend in Western

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.