Postcode LE2 1LJ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Stoneygate North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Stoneygate North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
The average income per household in Stoneygate North is £52,519 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 1LJ.
Stoneygate North near LE2 1LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | 173, Kimberley Road, Leicester, LE2 1LP | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 10, Stoughton Drive North, Leicester, LE5 5UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 95, Holmfield Road, Leicester, LE2 1SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 30, Holmfield Road, Leicester, LE2 1SA | Detached | Freehold | £735,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 9, Ashfield Court, Ashfield Road, Leicester, LE2 1LB | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 |
In the LE2 1LJ postcode area, located within Stoneygate North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 170 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Pak Foods | Evington Valley Road, Leicester, LE5 5LL | Walking directions to Pak Foods |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 110-118 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Allandale News | Allandale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DA | Walking directions to Allandale News |
| 0.5 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.
Elected local representatives for LE2 1LJ, 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 1LJ records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around LE2 1LJ in Stoneygate North 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 1LJ, including Land of Learning Primary School (Good), Leicester Preparatory School and Madani Girls' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 1LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,297 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 1LJ 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.