Postcode LE1 2HW 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 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 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 78.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from LE1 2HW.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE1 2HW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 12 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 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 | 2 | £141,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE1 2HW postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Yours Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket | 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB | Walking directions to Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.1 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 | Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail | Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD | Walking directions to Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.