Postcode LE1 2LB 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 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Belgrave South is £35,563 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 3 parks nearby, 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 95.5 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 208 ft away from LE1 2LB.
Belgrave South near LE1 2LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
| 0.3 mi | Garendon St Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon St Park |
| 0.3 mi | Nature Garden | Small | Walking directions to Nature Garden |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Belgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £365,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £256,000 |
10 year median price trend in Belgrave
In the LE1 2LB postcode area, located within Belgrave South, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail | Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD | Walking directions to Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.