Beaumont Park
Leicester 001 · 4 sub-areas · 7,009 residents
Leicester 001 is a residential stretch of Leicester, home to around 7,000 people and one of the city's more affordable pockets. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £895 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed. Rents rose around 4% last year, and more than half of residents own their homes, giving the area a settled, family-oriented character.
Beaumont Park is a green, lower-density part of Leicester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Beaumont Park?
4 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,026 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Beaumont Park in Leicester
Living in Beaumont Park
Leicester 001 sits in a part of the city where owner-occupation is the norm — just over half of households own their home, which is unusual for an inner Leicester neighbourhood and gives the streets a more stable, long-term feel than the churn you get in purely private-rented areas. It's not a commuter-belt suburb, but it's not a student district either. The population skews fairly evenly across age groups, with under-18s making up about a quarter of residents — a sign of the family presence here.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits towards the affordable end of Leicester's rental market. A two-bed runs around £895 a month, well below the UK median of around £1,200, and a one-bed can be had for about £720. For buyers, the median sale price is around £244,000, and the typical deposit takes roughly four and a half years to save on a local salary — tight, but not out of reach by UK standards. Council tax sits at around £2,529 a year for a Band D property.
The demographic picture here is notably mixed. The ethnic diversity index is 55, which puts it among Leicester's more heterogeneous areas — the city as a whole is one of the UK's most diverse, and this neighbourhood reflects that. Around 27% of residents live alone, but the largest household type is couples with children, at 22%. Social housing makes up just over a quarter of tenure, which is a meaningful share and contributes to the mix of residents you'll find here.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away, so most people drive or take a bus. Nearly 58% of residents commute by car, and only around 8% use public transport. About 17% work from home, which is broadly in line with post-pandemic norms. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the area, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation — that's a genuine practical advantage. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within Leicester 001.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 001 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — two-bed rents around £895 a month — and more than half of residents own their homes, which gives it a settled feel. The trade-off is that the crime rate is above the national average and fewer than 40% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding. It suits families and buyers on a moderate budget more than young professionals seeking a lively urban scene.
- What is the rent in Leicester 001?
- A one-bed runs about £718 a month, a two-bed around £895, and a three-bed roughly £1,046. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.4% in the past year.
- Is Leicester 001 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 100 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not unusually high by inner-city standards, but it's worth checking street-level data for specific streets you're considering, as rates can vary significantly within a neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Leicester 001 to Leicester city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 5 km away — most residents drive or take a bus rather than walk. Around 58% of residents commute by car, and only 8% use public transport.
- Who lives in Leicester 001?
- A mixed community — around a quarter are under 18, pointing to a strong family presence. Just over half are owner-occupiers, with about 27% in social housing. The area is ethnically diverse, with around 27% of residents born outside the UK, reflecting Leicester's broader character as one of England's most diverse cities.
- What schools are near Leicester 001?
- There are 39 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. However, only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries before assuming a place is accessible.
- Is Leicester 001 affordable for first-time buyers?
- More so than most English cities. The median sale price is around £244,000, and on a local median salary of about £27,900, it takes roughly four and a half years to save a deposit. That's still a stretch, but considerably more achievable than London or Bristol.