Stoneygate North
Leicester 027 · 7 sub-areas · 13,943 residents
Leicester 027 is a mid-sized residential patch within Leicester, home to around 13,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £895 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed, and part of what makes Leicester one of the more affordable cities in the East Midlands. Families make up a significant share of residents, and just over half of homes here are owner-occupied.
Stoneygate North 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; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Stoneygate North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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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Stoneygate North in Leicester
Living in Stoneygate North
Leicester 027 sits in a part of the city where families and young adults share the streets in roughly equal measure. Around a quarter of residents are under 18 — unusually high by city standards — and the area has the feel of a settled, established community rather than a transient rental hub. Just over half of homes are owner-occupied, which tends to bring a certain stability to the streets.
On the cost front, this neighbourhood sits comfortably below what you'd pay in most English cities of comparable size. A 2-bed runs around £895 a month, a 3-bed around £1,046 — the sort of figures that let a household on Leicester wages actually make the maths work. That said, rent-to-take-home sits at around 55%, which means housing isn't exactly cheap relative to what most people here earn; median resident salary is just under £28,000 a year.
The population reflects Leicester's broader diversity: nearly half of residents were born outside the UK, and the ethnic diversity index at 43.5 is well above the national norm. The area doesn't fit a single demographic template — you'll find young professional renters alongside owner-occupying families who've been here for years.
Getting around relies heavily on the car: around half of residents drive to work, and there's no metro or tram network. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 21-minute walk. For those who work from home, the area is exceptionally well-served: gigabit broadband covers 100% of properties, and work-from-home rates are notably high at 26%. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leicester 027 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with affordable rents and good broadband — genuinely good value for Leicester. The trade-off is that Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are well below the national average, and you'll almost certainly need a car. Deprivation levels are higher than the national median, though crime runs slightly below the UK rate.
- What is the rent in Leicester 027?
- A one-bedroom home typically runs around £718 a month, a two-bedroom around £895, and a three-bedroom around £1,046. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.4% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £211 a month on top.
- Is Leicester 027 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 72.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly below the UK national rate of around 80. That puts it in broadly average territory for an urban neighbourhood, though not among the safest parts of the East Midlands. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime tend to drive the local rate more than serious violent offences.
- What's the commute from Leicester 027 to Leicester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around half commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away, about a 21-minute walk. Public transport accounts for only 6.5% of local commutes, so if you're car-free, factor that into your planning. From the rail station, Birmingham is around 70 minutes away and London around 85 minutes.
- Who lives in Leicester 027?
- A mix of families with children — the under-18 share of 25.7% is high — and young adults in their 20s and 30s. Just over half of homes are owner-occupied, giving the area a reasonably stable feel. Nearly half of residents were born outside the UK, reflecting Leicester's broader diversity. Around a third hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Leicester 027?
- There are 173 schools within 2 km, so provision is dense — but only around 29% of those nearby are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.2 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as the wide variation in Ofsted ratings makes the specific school you're allocated to matter a great deal here.
- Is Leicester 027 good for families?
- It has several things families value: affordable rents, a high proportion of family-sized homes, owner-occupier stability, and outstanding broadband for home working. The weaker point is school quality — Ofsted ratings for schools within catchment distance are significantly below the national average, so families prioritising education should research specific schools before committing.