Welford Road, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE2 6BD, LE2 6BJ, LE2 6FQ.
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At a glance
90 property sales on Welford Road, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £242,833. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £272,624. Average sale prices rose from £228,111 in 2016 to £242,833 in 2026 (+6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 5% below the Leicester average of £255,467 over the same period. 15 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 12 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 43% semi-detached, 27% detached, 24% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Welford Road range from £112,500 to £650,000. 94% of homes sold here were freehold and 6% leasehold. Of 403 streets in Leicester with at least two sales in the last year, Welford Road ranks 196th for average price.
House prices on Welford Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LE2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 94% freehold and 6% leasehold across 158 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 39 | £272,624 | 7 May 2026 |
| Detached | 24 | £409,531 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Terraced | 22 | £210,727 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 5 | £132,100 | 28 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Welford Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21, The Strand, 240, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 28 Aug 2026 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 498, Welford Road LE2 6EL | 7 May 2026 | £353,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 301, Welford Road LE2 6BJ | 1 Apr 2026 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 224, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 27 Mar 2026 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 364, Welford Road LE2 6EJ | 19 Mar 2026 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 194, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 22 Jan 2026 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 6, The Strand, 240, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 19 Dec 2025 | £145,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 312, Welford Road LE2 6EG | 27 Nov 2025 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 372, Welford Road LE2 6EJ | 23 Oct 2025 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 603, Welford Road LE2 6FP | 29 Aug 2025 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 446, Welford Road LE2 6EL | 6 Jun 2025 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 263, Welford Road LE2 6BJ | 27 Mar 2025 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 247, Welford Road LE2 6BH | 24 Jan 2025 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 190, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 13 Dec 2024 | £475,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 52, Welford Road LE2 7AA | 9 Dec 2024 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Welford Road LE2 7AA | 1 Nov 2024 | £217,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 479, Welford Road LE2 6BL | 29 Oct 2024 | £210,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 505, Welford Road LE2 6BN | 11 Oct 2024 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 209, Welford Road LE2 6BH | 30 Sep 2024 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Welford Road LE2 7AA | 17 Sep 2024 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Welford Road LE2 7AA | 17 Sep 2024 | £196,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 496, Welford Road LE2 6EL | 2 Sep 2024 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 432, Welford Road LE2 6EL | 28 Aug 2024 | £590,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 635, Welford Road LE2 6FQ | 28 Aug 2024 | £410,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 271, Welford Road LE2 6BJ | 10 Jul 2024 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 557, Welford Road LE2 6FN | 30 May 2024 | £572,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 224, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 2 Feb 2024 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 653, Welford Road LE2 6FQ | 23 Jan 2024 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3 - 5, Welford Road LE2 7AD | 19 Jan 2024 | £500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Welford Road LE2 7AD | 19 Jan 2024 | £500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 466, Welford Road LE2 6EL | 20 Sep 2023 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 614, Welford Road LE2 6EP | 23 Jun 2023 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 539, Welford Road LE2 6FN | 15 Jun 2023 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 224, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 22 May 2023 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 243, Welford Road LE2 6BH | 17 May 2023 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 709, Welford Road LE2 6HX | 5 May 2023 | £332,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 645, Welford Road LE2 6FQ | 4 May 2023 | £326,250 | Other | Freehold |
| 645, Welford Road LE2 6FQ | 4 May 2023 | £326,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, The Strand, 238, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 25 Apr 2023 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 208, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 20 Apr 2023 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 727, Welford Road LE2 6HX | 28 Feb 2023 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 731, Welford Road LE2 6HX | 10 Feb 2023 | £351,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 438, Welford Road LE2 6EL | 7 Feb 2023 | £508,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 188B, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 19 Jan 2023 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 294, Welford Road LE2 6EG | 21 Dec 2022 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 186, Welford Road LE2 6BD | 30 Nov 2022 | £1,100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 299, Welford Road LE2 6BJ | 24 Nov 2022 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 593, Welford Road LE2 6FP | 7 Sep 2022 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 527, Welford Road LE2 6FN | 24 Aug 2022 | £362,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 619, Welford Road LE2 6FP | 20 Jul 2022 | £442,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 301, Welford Road | £220,000 (May 2019) → £252,000 (Apr 2026) | +15% over 7 yrs |
| 224, Welford Road | £190,000 (May 2023) → £265,000 (Feb 2024) → £240,000 (Mar 2026) | +26% over 3 yrs |
| 52, Welford Road | £180,000 (Sep 2024) → £220,000 (Dec 2024) | +22% over under a year |
| 635, Welford Road | £270,000 (Oct 2016) → £410,000 (Aug 2024) | +52% over 8 yrs |
| 557, Welford Road | £480,000 (May 2018) → £572,500 (May 2024) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 438, Welford Road | £353,000 (Mar 2021) → £508,000 (Feb 2023) | +44% over 2 yrs |
| 619, Welford Road | £270,000 (Oct 2020) → £442,000 (Jul 2022) | +64% over 2 yrs |
| 327, Welford Road | £197,000 (Aug 2018) → £225,000 (Feb 2022) | +14% over 3 yrs |
| 39 - 41, Welford Road | £8,860,000 (Oct 2016) → £7,138,896 (Feb 2022) | -19% over 5 yrs |
| 553, Welford Road | £250,000 (Jul 2016) → £315,000 (Jan 2022) | +26% over 5 yrs |
| 537, Welford Road | £435,000 (Jul 2017) → £540,000 (May 2021) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 465, Welford Road | £180,500 (Sep 2020) → £193,500 (Oct 2020) | +7% over under a year |
| 574, Welford Road | £260,000 (Dec 2019) → £231,000 (Aug 2020) | -11% over under a year |
| 37 - 39, Welford Road | £1,300,000 (Aug 2016) → £4,560,000 (Oct 2019) | +251% over 3 yrs |
| 572, Welford Road | £190,000 (Nov 2016) → £169,000 (Mar 2017) | -11% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Welford Road
Crime
362 crimes were reported within about a mile of Welford Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 129 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Drugs | 20 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Welford Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Soar catchment Flood alert area
- River Sence in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- Tributaries in Leicester City Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Welford Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College 1,115 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lancaster Academy 883 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Overdale Junior School 489 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Overdale Infant School 352 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leicester Partnership School 54 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Millgate School 123 pupils | Academy special converter | 7–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy 274 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avenue Primary School 545 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 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 stations
- South Wigston station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Leicester station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Narborough station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Muston Gardens (opp, Welford Road) 1 min walk
- Muston Gardens (adj, Welford Road) 1 min walk
- Chapel Lane (outside, Welford Road) 2 min walk
- Pendlebury Drive (S Bound, Pendlebury Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith
693 Welford Road, Leicester · 0.3 mi - Victoria Park Health Centre
203 Victoria Park Road, Leicester · 0.9 mi - Saffron Group Practice
509 Saffron Lane, Leicester · 1.0 mi - Aylestone Health Centre
15 Hall Lane, Leicester · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Leicester Aberdale Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Clarendon Park Road Leicester · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Saffron Lane · 0.8 mi
- Heron Heron Aylestone Leicester · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Brookvale Pharmacy Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Healthcare Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Your Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Brookview Dental Clinic Limited · 0.2 mi
- Skintique Beautiful Smiles · 0.5 mi
- Knighton Dental And Cosmetic Clinic · 0.6 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 648 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,636 |
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.
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Who lives around Welford Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.4% | 40.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 31.2% | 43.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7% | 3.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.7% | 4.1% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 32.9% | 24.7% |
| No religion | 28.1% | 23% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 23.5% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 17.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 25.4% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.4% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.1% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 4.3% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.8% | 41.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.3% | 33% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.8% | 19.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10% | 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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