Postcode LE2 0GU is located in an urban city, within the Spinney Hills ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfields South is £31,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Highfields South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highfields South is £31,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 0GU.
Highfields South near LE2 0GU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Garendon St Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon St Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Spinney Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £278,750 |
| Terraced | 25 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spinney Hills
In the LE2 0GU postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 0GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Apna Supermarket | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GT | Walking directions to Apna Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.