Postcode LE2 0HF 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 25.8 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 14 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 6,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from LE2 0HF.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE2 0HF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
| 0.1 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 0HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2025 | 13, Holland Road, Leicester, LE2 0AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 27, Upper Charnwood Street, Leicester, LE2 0AW | Terraced | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 26, Melbourne Street, Leicester, LE2 0AS | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 13, Maynard Road, Leicester, LE2 0AP | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 2, Florence Road, Leicester, LE5 3FU | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the LE2 0HF postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 0HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and 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 0HF, 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 0HF 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 0HF in St Matthews & Highfields North 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 0HF, including Charnwood Primary School, Shenton Primary School and Highfields Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 0HF is Leicester, about 975 m away.
LE2 0HF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,725 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 0HF 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.