Postcode LE1 2JE 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 90.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 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 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from LE1 2JE.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE1 2JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,710 up to £320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £203,000 |
10 years price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE1 2JE postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Taylor Road Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Charnwood Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Catherine Junior School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.