Postcode LE2 1GL 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 141.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfields South is £40,448 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 141.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 1GL.
Highfields South near LE2 1GL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £350,750 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £361,250 |
| Terraced | 34 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stoneygate
In the LE2 1GL postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Choice Supermarket | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1EF | Walking directions to Choice Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Evington News and Off-Licence | Leicester, LE2 1HG | Walking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.