Postcode LE2 0NB is located in an urban city, within the Stoneygate ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfields South is £40,448 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Highfields South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% 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 per household in Highfields South is £40,448 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from LE2 0NB.
Highfields South near LE2 0NB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.1 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,960 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £387,500 | £321 |
| Detached | 5 | £340,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 38 | £238,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £101,500 | £304,000 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £240,000 | £141,500 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £108,975 | £271,500 | £186,000 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £108,000 | £298,750 | £177,500 |
| 2020 | £360,500 | £124,750 | £298,750 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £357,500 | £160,000 | £337,500 | £197,000 |
| 2022 | £530,000 | £144,620 | £370,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £180,000 | £402,500 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £126,250 | £315,000 | £237,832 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £145,000 | £381,500 | £233,500 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £140,000 | £387,500 | £199,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £149 | £202 | £165 |
| 2017 | £189 | £177 | £217 | £180 |
| 2018 | £241 | £176 | £228 | £189 |
| 2019 | £328 | £170 | £231 | £207 |
| 2020 | £215 | £201 | £241 | £195 |
| 2021 | £284 | £192 | £245 | £206 |
| 2022 | £329 | £202 | £286 | £233 |
| 2023 | £316 | £217 | £289 | £243 |
| 2024 | £291 | £185 | £273 | £253 |
| 2025 | £230 | £212 | £314 | £223 |
| 2026 | £453 | £186 | £277 | £220 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 0NB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 21, College Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JF | Terraced | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 15, Highfield Street, Leicester, LE2 1AB | Other | Leasehold | £64,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, Tichbourne Court, 2A, Tichborne Street, Leicester, LE2 0NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 29, Brookhouse Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JE | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 5, Brookhouse Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £328,000 |
In the LE2 0NB postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 0NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Anna | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1EF | Walking directions to Anna |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Leicester, LE2 0QD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
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 0NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aasiya Bora
Stoneygate - Elected 19 Feb 2026
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 0NB records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 0NB in Highfields South is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 0NB, including Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (Good), Al-Islamia Institute for Education (Good) and Medway Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 0NB is Leicester, about 443 m away.
LE2 0NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,408 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 0NB is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aasiya Bora (Green 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.