Russell Square, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE1 2DS.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Russell Square, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 28 Oct 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £143,000. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 50% flat.
House prices on Russell Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Russell Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE1 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £143,000 | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Flat | 1 | £120,000 | 28 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Russell Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Russell Square LE1 2DS | 28 Oct 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Russell Square LE1 2DS | 30 Sep 2022 | £143,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Russell Square
Crime
1,434 crimes were reported within about a mile of Russell Square in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 426 |
| Shoplifting | 198 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 |
| Public order | 144 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 89 |
| Other theft | 88 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Russell Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Road Primary School 612 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd 4 pupils | Other independent school | 5–6 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Indie Education | Other independent special school | 14–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Catherine Junior School 454 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Charnwood Primary School 400 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Catherine Infant School 378 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shenton Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Moat Community College 1,091 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Leicester station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Syston station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- South Wigston station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
- Leicester North (Great Central Railway) 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- George Street (adj, Belgrave Gate) 2 min walk
- Kashmir Road (adj, Taylor Road) 3 min walk
- George Street (opp, Belgrave Gate) 3 min walk
- Leicester College (opp, Belgrave Gate) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cossington Park Surgery
Belgrave Medical Centre, 52 Brandon Street, Leicester · 0.4 mi - Brandon Surgery Dr R Kapur & Partner
Belgrave Health Centre, 52 Brandon Street, Leicester · 0.4 mi - Leicester City Assist Practice
Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester · 0.5 mi - Inclusion Healthcare
Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - St Matthews · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Leicester Leicester · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Belgrave Gate Leicester Express · 0.4 mi
- Heron Heron Leicester · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Pharmason Ltd · 0.1 mi
- St Matthews Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Belgrave Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Citydental · 0.5 mi
- The Dental Suite (leicester) · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 23.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 56.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 732 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 30.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,464 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leicester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Russell Square
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Who lives around Russell Square
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 41.9% | 43.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 39.2% | 7.8% |
| White | 8.9% | 40.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 7% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 60% | 23.5% |
| Hindu | 19.3% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 12.1% | 24.7% |
| No religion | 3.7% | 23% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 41.7% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 58.3% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 26.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20% | 26.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 11.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| Other qualifications | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.7% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 52% | 33% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.1% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leicester.
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