Knighton ward comprises the area referred to as Knighton, South Knighton, West Knighton and an area traditionally referred to as Stoneygate. The Ward has approximately 7000 households and a population of over 17,000.

The population comprises 63% originating from the British Isles and the next group being mainly Hindu (12%). A good proportion of the housing is traditional, with above average housing prices.

There is a notable proportion of professional people and the general wealth in the ward is higher than many other city areas, much of the housing being owner occupied.

West Knighton is mainly semi-detached housing with a high proportion of Indian families living here.

Leicester City Council manage one block of flats on Knighton Road and two further blocks on Newmarket Street.

The Pendlebury Drive area in West Knighton comprises mainly of blocks of flats managed by Paragon Housing (PA Housing). The area is notably less wealthy than the rest of the ward.

Knighton Park has Green Flag status and covers 78 acres. It is extensively used. It has an outdoor gym, children’s play area, sports fields, a spinney and various events occur on the park, the main event is the "Knighton Park fun day" traditionally held on the 1st Sunday in September. Recorded crime on the park is low.

There is a large number of private Residential Care Homes, the largest is South Lodge and a number are owned by Prime Life Care whose head office is in Knighton.