Spinney Hill Road
Leicester 017 · 7 sub-areas · 15,886 residents
Leicester 017 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leicester, home to around 15,900 people and one of the city's more affordable corners. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £895 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The neighbourhood stands out for its unusually young, family-heavy population and one of the highest proportions of overseas-born residents in the city.
Spinney Hill Road 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Spinney Hill Road?
4 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Spinney Hill Road in Leicester
Living in Spinney Hill Road
Leicester 017 has the feel of a working-class inner-city neighbourhood in the middle of a slow but steady shift. Housing is predominantly terraced — a mix of owner-occupied streets and private rentals — and the population skews young, with over a quarter of residents under 18. That family character shapes everything from the density of local schools to the texture of the high street.
On rent, this is one of Leicester's more accessible areas. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £895 a month, which is meaningfully below what you'd pay in most comparable English cities. The deposit hurdle is relatively low too — around 4.4 years of savings at a typical local salary — though rent still absorbs a significant share of take-home pay for lower earners. If you're stretching your budget, it's worth knowing that the neighbourhood contains pockets with slightly different price points depending on the street.
Who lives here? Mostly families and younger adults, many with roots outside the UK — only around one in three residents was born in the UK, which is notably low even by Leicester's standards, and the ethnic diversity index reflects one of the more internationally mixed communities in the East Midlands. Owner-occupation sits at around 42%, with private renting close behind at just under 40% and a meaningful social housing component at around 18%.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away — about a 19-minute walk — giving reasonable access to Leicester city centre and onward connections to Birmingham and London. Most residents drive: around 43% commute by car, while just over 6% use public transport. Broadband coverage is strong, with full gigabit connectivity available across the area. For more on sub-areas, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is genuinely affordable, has good greenspace access — around 79% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space — and a strong community feel driven by its family-heavy, internationally diverse population. The trade-off is a high deprivation ranking (second decile nationally) and a below-average share of highly-rated schools nearby.
- What is the rent in Leicester 017?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £718 a month, a two-bedroom is approximately £895, and a three-bedroom home sits at about £1,046. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen roughly 4.4% over the past year.
- Is Leicester 017 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 51 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — notably below the UK national figure of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not a low-crime suburb, but it's safer on paper than many urban areas. Street-level checks on police.uk are worthwhile for specific roads.
- What's the commute from Leicester 017 to Leicester city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.5 km away — roughly a 19-minute walk. The city centre is a short trip from there. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with only around 6% commuting by bus or rail.
- Who lives in Leicester 017?
- Predominantly families and younger adults, with around 27% of residents under 18. It's one of Leicester's most internationally diverse communities — only around one in three residents was born in the UK. Owner-occupiers and private renters are roughly equal shares, at about 42% and 39% respectively.
- What schools are near Leicester 017?
- There are over 200 schools within 2 km of typical residents, though only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 835 metres away. Check Leicester City Council's admissions pages for current catchment boundaries.
- How far is Leicester 017 from Birmingham and London?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 67 minutes and London St Pancras is approximately 82 minutes — both served from Leicester mainline station, which is about a 19-minute walk from the neighbourhood.