Postcode LE2 0GJ is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Spinney Hill Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Spinney Hill Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Spinney Hill Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 0GJ.
Spinney Hill Road near LE2 0GJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Memorial 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 0GJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 61, Haddon Street, Leicester, LE2 0GJ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 64, Buxton Street, Leicester, LE2 0FJ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 71, Buxton Street, Leicester, LE2 0FL | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 19, Haddon Street, Leicester, LE2 0GG | Terraced | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 42, Buxton Street, Leicester, LE2 0FH | Terraced | Freehold | £203,000 |
In the LE2 0GJ postcode area, located within Spinney Hill Road, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 0GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Apna Supermarket | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GT | Walking directions to Apna Supermarket |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 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 LE2 0GJ, 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 LE2 0GJ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 LE2 0GJ in Spinney Hill Road 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 LE2 0GJ, including Jameah Academy, Bridge Junior School (Requires improvement) and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 0GJ is Leicester, about 1,104 m away.
LE2 0GJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,221 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 LE2 0GJ 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.