Postcode insights

LE2 1HP

Oxford Avenue

Stoneygate

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Detailed insights for LE2 1HP

Overview

Postcode LE2 1HP is located in an urban city, within the Stoneygate ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Stoneygate North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoneygate North is £52,519 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Stoneygate North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stoneygate North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Stoneygate North is £52,519 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from LE2 1HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoneygate North near LE2 1HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 1HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leicester

N/A

Walking directions to Leicester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 1HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miSt Mary’s TriangleSmallWalking directions to St Mary’s Triangle
0.4 miPrebend GardensSmallWalking directions to Prebend Gardens

Area Profile

Population
416
Population density
15,018.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.69(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.06(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.83(+140%)
Public order
14.27(+106%)
Other theft
8.02(+41%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
30.24%
Indian
83
19.76%
Bangladeshi
46
10.95%
Other White
30
7.14%
Pakistani
28
6.67%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
43.34%
Level 3 (A level)
71
20.11%
No qualifications
55
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
166
74.44%
Other social rented
34
15.25%
Owns outright
11
4.93%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.24%
Social rents from council
5
2.24%
Total households: 223

Property prices in Stoneygate

Median price£253,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £309K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoneygate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£387,500£321
Detached5£340,000£230
Terraced38£238,000£227
Flats19£145,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoneygate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoneygate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoneygate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoneygate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoneygate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stoneygate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 20261, Oxford Avenue, Leicester, LE2 1HPTerracedFreehold£97,000
28 Oct 202533, Abingdon Road, Leicester, LE2 1HAOtherFreehold£190,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 2, 8, St James Road, Leicester, LE2 1HQFlatsLeasehold£135,000
25 Apr 202524, St James Road, Leicester, LE2 1HQTerracedFreehold£470,000
19 Dec 202531, St James Road, Leicester, LE2 1HRTerracedFreehold£272,500

Schools

In the LE2 1HP postcode area, located within Stoneygate North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 1HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMedway Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt Crispin's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryUplands Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 1HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEvington News and Off-LicenceLeicester, LE2 1HGWalking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence
0.2 miOne Stop110-118 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HHWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLondon Road, Leicester, LE2 1EDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAnnaLondon Road, Leicester, LE2 1EFWalking directions to Anna
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food170 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE2 1HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aasiya Bora

Stoneygate - Elected 19 Feb 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardStoneygateE05010473
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoneygate NorthE02002853
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 027DE01013763
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 1HP

Is LE2 1HP (Stoneygate North) safe?

The area around LE2 1HP records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE2 1HP?

The median sale price around LE2 1HP in Stoneygate North is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 1HP?

There are 20 schools close to LE2 1HP, including Medway Community Primary School (Good), St Crispin's School and Uplands Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 1HP?

The closest station to LE2 1HP is Leicester, about 937 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 1HP?

LE2 1HP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,738 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 1HP (Stoneygate North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 1HP is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aasiya Bora (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.