Postcode LE2 2DH is located in an urban city, within the Knighton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Knighton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Knighton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Knighton has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from LE2 2DH.
Knighton near LE2 2DH 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £326,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £315,250 |
10 year median price trend in Knighton
In the LE2 2DH postcode area, located within Knighton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 2DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 368 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Allandale News | Allandale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DA | Walking directions to Allandale News |
| 0.4 mi | Holbrook news | South Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3LN | Walking directions to Holbrook news |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Goldhill Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3LE | Walking directions to Londis |
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 2DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Geoff Whittle
Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lynn Moore
Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023
Melissa March
Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.