Postcode LE1 2JA 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 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.7 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.
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 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 2JA.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE1 2JA 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nature Garden | Small | Walking directions to Nature Garden |
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £230,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 3 | £165,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £83,500 | £146,000 |
| 2018 | £89,950 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £94,000 | £161,000 |
| 2020 | £100,000 | £187,500 |
| 2021 | £121,000 | £222,500 |
| 2022 | £135,000 | £232,500 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £223,750 |
| 2024 | £120,000 | £201,500 |
| 2025 | £158,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | — | £238,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £149 |
| 2017 | £106 | £166 |
| 2018 | £164 | £194 |
| 2019 | £123 | £206 |
| 2020 | £141 | £216 |
| 2021 | £158 | £207 |
| 2022 | £206 | £246 |
| 2023 | £180 | £246 |
| 2024 | £159 | £211 |
| 2025 | £187 | £244 |
| 2026 | — | £320 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 2JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | 60, Christow Street, Leicester, LE1 2GN | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 18, Edmonton Road, Leicester, LE1 2FA | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 7, Monckton Close, Leicester, LE1 2JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 31, Arnold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LA | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 17, Ontario Close, Leicester, LE1 2JE | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 |
In the LE1 2JA 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 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail | Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD | Walking directions to Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket | 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB | Walking directions to Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 82 Syston Street West, Leicester, LE1 2JU | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
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 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hanif Aqbany
Wycliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Dawood
Wycliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE1 2JA records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2JA in St Matthews & Highfields North is £226,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE1 2JA, including Taylor Road Primary School (Good), Charnwood Primary School and Catherine Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE1 2JA is Leicester, about 1,088 m away.
LE1 2JA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,936 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE1 2JA is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hanif Aqbany (Labour Party) and Mohammed Dawood (Labour 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.