Postcode LE1 2GB is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the St Matthews & Highfields North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bushy Park.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 2GB.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE1 2GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £199,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE1 2GB postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 2GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 82 Syston Street West, Leicester, LE1 2JU | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket | 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB | Walking directions to Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Global Groceries | 233 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Global Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3XP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Yours Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.