Eyres Monsell
Leicester 036 · 5 sub-areas · 9,129 residents
Leicester 036 is a residential neighbourhood within Leicester, home to around 9,100 people and carrying some of the strongest social-housing concentration in the city. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £895 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though the area's crime rate and school picture mean the lower rent comes with real trade-offs to weigh up.
Eyres Monsell is a mid-density neighbourhood of Leicester in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Eyres Monsell?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; 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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Eyres Monsell in Leicester
Living in Eyres Monsell
This part of Leicester sits firmly at the affordable end of the city's rental market. The neighbourhood has a distinctly residential, community feel — high family density, a large proportion of social housing, and streets that lean more settled than transient. That said, the deprivation index places Leicester 036 in the bottom decile nationally, so affordability here reflects underlying conditions rather than a hidden bargain.
On rent, you're looking at some of the lowest figures in the city. A one-bedroom flat averages around £718 a month, a two-bed comes in at roughly £895, and a three-bed sits at about £1,046. Those figures are well below the UK median two-bed rent of around £1,200. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,529 a year — standard for Leicester. The median house sale price here is around £203,000, and if you're saving a deposit, that's roughly 3.6 years of saving at a disciplined rate.
The people who live here skew younger than the Leicester average, with over a quarter of residents under 18 — a higher child share than most city neighbourhoods. Social renting accounts for around 43% of households, which is well above the city norm and tells you something about the settled, community character of the area. Just under 42% of residents own their home, and private renters make up only about 14% — so this isn't the neighbourhood where young professionals flood in and out on short tenancies.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away — about a 19-minute walk. Most residents drive: around 64% commute by car, with only about one in ten using public transport. Greenspace is reasonably close, with parks within about 310 metres on average. For a more detailed breakdown of streets and pockets within the neighbourhood, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 036 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low — a two-bed averages around £895 a month — and the neighbourhood has a settled, family-oriented feel. The trade-offs are a crime rate roughly double the national average and a weaker-than-average school picture nearby. It suits people who value affordability and community stability over polished amenities.
- What is the rent in Leicester 036?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £718 a month, a two-bed around £895, and a three-bed roughly £1,046. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. All three are comfortably below the UK median two-bed rent of around £1,200.
- Is Leicester 036 safe?
- Crime runs at around 162 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national rate. That's elevated, and it's one of the main reasons rent here is lower than other parts of Leicester. It's not unusually dangerous relative to similar urban neighbourhoods, but it's worth factoring in, especially if you're moving with a family.
- What's the commute from Leicester 036 to Leicester city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.5 km away — roughly a 19-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport: around 64% commute by car, with only about 10% using buses or trains. Birmingham is around 68 minutes away by public transport, and London around 90 minutes.
- Who lives in Leicester 036?
- Predominantly families — over a quarter of residents are under 18, which is high for Leicester. Around 43% of households are social renters, and owner-occupation sits at about 42%. Private renters are a small minority at under 14%. It's a settled, community-oriented neighbourhood rather than a transient or student-heavy area.
- What schools are near Leicester 036?
- There are 59 schools within 2 km, but only around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.9 km away. If school quality is a priority, it's worth checking current Ofsted reports directly before choosing a catchment.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leicester 036?
- The median sale price here is around £203,000. For a first-time buyer saving a 10% deposit, that's about 3.6 years of disciplined saving — relatively manageable compared to many UK cities. The lower price point reflects the area's deprivation profile, so it's worth understanding the neighbourhood context before buying.