Postcode LE2 1BB 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 184.6 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 184.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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 1BB.
Highfields South near LE2 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £710,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £374,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £126,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Stoneygate
In the LE2 1BB postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.