Postcode LE1 2HJ is located in an urban city, within the Belgrave ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Belgrave South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belgrave South is £35,563 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bushy Park.
Belgrave South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Belgrave South has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belgrave South is £35,563 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 2HJ.
Belgrave South near LE1 2HJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
| 0.5 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nature Garden | Small | Walking directions to Nature Garden |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Belgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £860,000 | £149 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £280,000 | £353 |
| Terraced | 41 | £255,000 | £287 |
| Flats | 6 | £142,500 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £125,000 | £187,063 | £171,500 |
| 2017 | £110,000 | £183,450 | £204,450 |
| 2018 | £126,725 | £218,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £88,000 | £204,500 | £186,500 |
| 2020 | £134,000 | £250,000 | £216,750 |
| 2021 | £110,000 | £265,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £138,250 | £290,000 | £253,500 |
| 2023 | £133,000 | £250,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £172,500 | £282,500 | £251,000 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £262,500 | £253,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £280,000 | £251,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £187 | £184 |
| 2017 | £171 | £217 | £220 |
| 2018 | £202 | £232 | £213 |
| 2019 | £151 | £193 | £226 |
| 2020 | £249 | £248 | £237 |
| 2021 | £186 | £224 | £258 |
| 2022 | £207 | £293 | £281 |
| 2023 | £190 | £292 | £281 |
| 2024 | £201 | £329 | £287 |
| 2025 | £177 | £330 | £286 |
| 2026 | £190 | £302 | £282 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 2HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 2, Somerscales Walk, Leicester, LE4 6DY | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 241, Kashmir Road, Leicester, LE1 2NE | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 25, Redpath Close, Leicester, LE4 6DZ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 337, Kashmir Road, Leicester, LE1 2NH | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 365, Kashmir Road, Leicester, LE1 2NH | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the LE1 2HJ postcode area, located within Belgrave South, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 2HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 82 Syston Street West, Leicester, LE1 2JU | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail | Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD | Walking directions to Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail |
| 0.3 mi | Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket | 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB | Walking directions to Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE1 2HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jaiantilal Gopal
Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Shital Adatia
Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Yogesh Chauhan
Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE1 2HJ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE1 2HJ in Belgrave South is £255,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE1 2HJ, including Taylor Road Primary School (Good), Catherine Junior School (Good) and Catherine Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE1 2HJ is Leicester, about 1,370 m away.
LE1 2HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,319 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester East covering LE1 2HJ is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jaiantilal Gopal (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shital Adatia (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yogesh Chauhan (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.