Postcode LE2 1GB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 67.3 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 9 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 4,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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 1GB.
Highfields South near LE2 1GB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary’s Triangle | Small | Walking directions to St Mary’s Triangle |
| 0.4 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £622,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £364,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £138,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stoneygate
In the LE2 1GB postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Evington News and Off-Licence | Leicester, LE2 1HG | Walking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 110-118 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Choice Supermarket | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1EF | Walking directions to Choice Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.