Properties for sale in Leicester

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  Guide price £425,000

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  Hinckley Road, Leicester, 3 LE3

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  Hortons are pleased to present for sale this stunning five bedroom executive detached property situated in the ever popular Leicester Forest East area of Leicester with excellent transport ... read more

  Hortons

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  £425,000

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  Abbots Road North, Humberstone, Leicester LE5

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  Summary In magnificent condition throughout and boasting two 23 foot reception rooms this extensive property is now available for sale in the sought after location of Humberstone Village. A ... read more

  William H Brown - Leicester

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  £425,000

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  Edward Road, Leicester LE2

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  A superb four share student terraced house with separate detached one bed coach house This attractive development is superbly situated within the highly desirable city suburb of Clarendon ... read more

  Barkers - Queens Road

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  £420,000

  Detached bungalow for sale

  Stoughton Drive South, Oadby, Leicester LE2

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  Summary Situated in a highly sought-after area, this two bedroom detached bungalow requires modernisation but occupies a good size plot suitable for redevelopment subject to the necessary ... read more

  Connells - Leicester

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  £420,000

  Detached bungalow for sale

  Stoughton Drive South, Oadby, Leicester LE2

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  Rare opportunity to purchase a Detached Bungalow which is situated in a very highly sought after area, the bungalow requires modernisation, occupies a good size plot with plans been ... read more

  Kings Real Estate

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  £410,000

  Detached house for sale

  Forest House Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3

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  Ground floor​ Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Lounge with fireplace and Bay Sitting Room with French Doors to garden Fitted Family Kitchen/Diner with Bandstand window Utility Room Cloaks/WC ... read more

  YOPA

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  £405,000

  Terraced house for sale

  Knighton Church Road, Leicester LE2

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  A beautifully presented period terraced property with four bedrooms in the desirable location of South Knighton. The property is located close to local amenities, shops and is in the ... read more

  Doorsteps.co.uk, National

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  £400,000

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  Victoria Park Road, Leicester LE2

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  A beautifully presented three storey edwardian villa built in 1906 and situated within the highly desirable city suburb of Clarendon Park, being well served for Leicester University, Victoria ... read more

  Barkers - Queens Road

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  £400,000

  Detached house for sale

  Bodnant Avenue, Leicester LE5

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  A beautifully presented, traditional detached family home situated in this highly sought after location on the Stoneygate/ Evington border. Extended and occupying a generous size plot with a ... read more

  Purplebricks, Head Office

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  Guide price £400,000

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  Arreton Close, Knighton, Leicester LE2

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  A spacious and versatile four/five bedroom (fifth ground floor bedroom) detached family home. Located in this cul-de-sac position, in the fashionable and highly regarded city suburb of ... read more

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  Offers over £400,000

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  Lyncote Road, Leicester LE3

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  Boasting a two storey extension to the rear, this double fronted detached home is located within the desirable Rowley Fields Area and represents a rare and exciting opportunity. Ideally ... read more

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  Guide price £400,000

  Semi-detached house for sale

  Ridgway Road, South Knighton, Leicester LE2

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  A delightful and particularly attractive double bay fronted 1930's traditional semi-detached home, located on one of South Knighton's exclusive roads off Shirley Road, in the fashionable and ... read more

  Knightsbridge Estate ...

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  Offers over £400,000

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  Broadway Road, Leicester LE5

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  This is a rare opportunity to purchase a substantially extended family home with versatile, generous accommodation spread over two floors. This desirable family home offers sizeable living ... read more

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  £400,000

  Detached bungalow for sale

  West Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3

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  A fantastic opportunity to own a one of a kind detached bungalow, in a private part of Glenfield. Nestled away from the main road this property is a must view for anyone looking for a ... read more

  Purplebricks, Head Office

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  £400,000

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  Northcote Road, Knighton, Leicester LE2

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  A particularly attractive traditional extended semi-detached property, situated on a popular wide road within the sought-after suburb of Knighton. The property retains much of its original ... read more

  Knightsbridge Estate ...

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  Detached house for sale

  Hamilton Park, Off Bryony Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE5

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  Generously proportioned and superbly designed, The Sunningdale has the perfect balance of shared rooms and personal space that is essential as your family gets older and more independent. read more

  Redrow - Hamilton Park

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  £399,950

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  Chesterfield Road, Evington, Leicester LE5

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  Entrance hall Carpeted, Radiator, Under stairs storage cupboard, Staircase leading to first floor sitting room 14' 7" x 12' 11" (4.46m x 3.96m) Carpeted, x2 Radiators, uPVC Double Glazed Bay ... read more

  Seths Chartered Surveyors

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  £399,950

  Semi-detached house for sale

  Green Lane Road, Leicester LE5

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  Bm Estates are very excited to bring to market for sale this truly magnificent executive five bedroom semi-detached property located on Green Lane Road, which is a very truly sought after ... read more

  BM Estates

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  £399,950

  Detached house for sale

  Saville Street, Leicester LE5

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  Attention all buyers, bm Estates are offering you a rare opportunity to purchase this magnificent five / six bedroom detached house in the highly desirable area of North Evington. This ... read more

  BM Estates

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  £399,950

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  Pevensey Avenue, Leicester LE5

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  Bm Estates are very pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom semi-detached property in a cul-de-sac location in the ever so popular location of Evington. This great family home is in an ... read more

  BM Estates

Leicester Area Guide

Clock Tower, Leicester Image courtesy of Flickr user Roger Wollstadt

Leicester thrived during the Industrial Revolution and it hasn't done so badly afterwards either. While much of its manufacturing base has been wiped out in the post-war years, its excellent transport links have helped Leicester replace old businesses with new, particular engineering, clothing, textiles and shoes. Several big firms have their headquarters in the area, including Next, British Gas and DHL.

The city has benefited from a lot of development. Several post-war housing projects have given the city housing estates such as Beaumont Leys and Braunstone. The city centre also has a number of new shopping centres such as the Haymarket, the Shire Shopping Centre and Highcross.

Demographics

Leicester has achieved fame as one of the curry capitals of the UK due to its large South Asian population. The city has opened its arms to a large number of other immigrant communities, including Poles and Somalis.

Its population currently stands at just under 330,000, of which around 50% identify as white British. This incredible mix of communities happened rapidly in the sixties and seventies with the Asian population quadrupling in a decade from the early seventies to eighties.

While this dramatic change hasn't been without its problems (and while racial tension and resentment can still be found on some estates) Leicester is known as one of the most racially harmonious cities in the UK. The city has managed to achieve this by promoting a policy of equality at all times and involves community leaders at every level of local government.

Education

Schools in Leicester have not had an illustrious history and have only started to see improvement in the past 10 to 15 years. There has been a lot of upheaval in the system, but fortunately most state schools, including Beaumont Leys School, English Martyrs Catholic School and The Roundhill Academy are rated 'good' by Ofsted. The recently opened Samworth Enterprise Academy achieves results under the national average but attainment is rising.

Transport

Leicester is near the M1 motorway, which runs North to South down towards London. International travel is possible from the nearby East Midlands Airport which features routes to major European cities such as Amsterdam and Berlin. Alternatively, if you want an alternative route to the continent, you can take the train to London St Pancras and the Eurostar to Paris or Brussels.

Train links to London are good, with a large number of services running every hour - the journey takes around an hour and a half. Direct train routes also go to Luton, Lincoln, Leeds, York, Cambridge, Stansted Airport and Birmingham.

Amenities and Shopping

Shopping in the city centre concentrates on two shopping centres, the Haymarket and Highcross.

Shops gracing the Haymarket include Primark, TK Maxx, Gregg's and H&M. Highcross features big chains such as John Lewis, Zara and Apple as well as other more upmarket brands such as Hugo Boss, G-Star and Lacoste and a multiplex cinema.

Leicester has one of the biggest covered markets in the UK with fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and cheese. Leicester Lanes has the biggest concentration of independent shops in the city, including fashion, beauty, music and homewares.

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the above information is up to date, some inaccuracies may occur. If you notice any inaccuracies please contact editor@primelocation.com

All information was correct at time of publication and is provided in good faith.

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