Postcode LE2 0GW 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,406 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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 LE2 0GW.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE2 0GW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Garden |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £232,500 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £230,000 | £301 |
| Flats | 4 | £158,500 | £177 |
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 | £152,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | — | £230,000 |
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 | £180 | £242 |
| 2026 | — | £274 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 0GW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 174, Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DT | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 46, Wilson Street, Leicester, LE2 0BB | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 24, Keythorpe Street, Leicester, LE2 0AL | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 12, Keythorpe Street, Leicester, LE2 0AL | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 16, Keythorpe Street, Leicester, LE2 0AL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the LE2 0GW postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 0GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Umrah Supermarket | St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Umrah Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 0GW, 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 0GW records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 0GW in Wycliffe is £230,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 0GW, including Highfields Primary School, Charnwood Primary School and Moat Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 0GW is Leicester, about 920 m away.
LE2 0GW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,406 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 0GW 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).