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About

Wycliffe ward occupies the northwestern edge of Leicester, bordered by the A563 outer ring road. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. Its main thoroughfare is the A50, which runs through its centre. The ward contains several local parks and recreational grounds, including the open spaces around the former Braunstone Frith.

A notable local landmark is the historic Wyggeston Hospital, a set of medieval almshouses founded in the 16th century. The ward is also home to a large secondary school and several smaller primary schools, serving the local community. Industrial and commercial activity is concentrated in small units along the major roads, providing local employment.

Area overview

On average Wycliffe has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wycliffe is £39,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Wycliffe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wycliffe is home to around 15,779 people, with a population density of about 14,553.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wycliffe Population
15,779
Population density
14,553.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.53(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-35%)
Public order
9.19(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(+6%)
Shoplifting
6.21(-29%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
10,075
63.84%
African
2,081
13.19%
Other
581
3.68%
Pakistani
571
3.62%
Bangladeshi
546
3.46%
Total population: 15,782

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,509
38.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,035
17.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,523
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,466
12.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,257
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 11,812

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,335
30.02%
Owns outright
1,109
24.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
788
17.72%
Other social rented
546
12.28%
Owns with a mortgage
536
12.05%
Total households: 4,447

Property prices in Wycliffe

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £235,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wycliffe 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 Wycliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£146,000
Terraced12£226,000

10 years median price trend in Wycliffe

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

All postcodes in Wycliffe

LE53AY

Wycliffe

LE20HB

Nedham Street

LE20AW

Upper Charnwood Street

LE53AJ

Nedham Street

LE20SQ

Oxendon Walk

Data Sources

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