Postcode LE1 2NF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 51.4 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 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bushy Park.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.5% 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 2NF.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE1 2NF 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 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 14 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £235,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £146,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £226,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE1 2NF postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 2NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Falcon Cash & Carry | 82 Syston Street West, Leicester, LE1 2JU | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 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 2NF, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.