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LE2 2PN

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Knighton

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Overview

Postcode LE2 2PN is located in an urban city, within the Knighton area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Knighton area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year. The median sale price in Knighton is £333,600 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £458,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Knighton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,693 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Knighton has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from LE2 2PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Knighton near LE2 2PN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
195
Population density
3,672.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
83.98(+866%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.6(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.11(+37%)
Public order
14.64(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(-7%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
37.95%
Indian
56
28.72%
Pakistani
16
8.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
5.13%
Other White
10
5.13%
Total population: 195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
53.8%
Level 3 (A level)
27
15.79%
No qualifications
21
12.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.92%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
39.77%
Owns outright
34
38.64%
Owns with a mortgage
14
15.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.55%
Social rents from council
1
1.14%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Knighton

Median price: £333,600
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £458K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £333,600 (about £310 per square foot) in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£540,000£351
Semi-Detached64£322,500£306
Terraced20£319,500£286
Flats14£122,750£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knighton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356,250£93,000£232,000£200,000
2017£396,250£98,000£223,000£210,000
2018£477,500£115,000£248,000£215,000
2019£487,500£125,000£260,000£255,000
2020£475,000£120,000£275,000£247,500
2021£500,000£123,750£291,000£276,500
2022£542,625£130,000£327,500£338,000
2023£535,000£131,000£325,000£319,000
2024£572,500£125,000£320,000£285,000
2025£555,000£136,250£310,000£315,250
2026£525,000£145,500£339,250£278,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knighton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£157£208£207
2017£243£160£221£224
2018£269£188£237£230
2019£277£194£253£255
2020£290£175£250£270
2021£316£186£274£273
2022£340£186£313£276
2023£346£203£305£288
2024£325£209£299£280
2025£336£212£303£289
2026£351£222£311£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knighton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 2PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 2PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 2025Flat 9, Elsalene Court, London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PNFlatsLeasehold£105,000
30 May 2025Flat 1, Guildford Court, 396, London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PNFlatsLeasehold£130,000
10 Feb 20264, Ashford Court, Elmsleigh Avenue, Leicester, LE2 2DGTerracedFreehold£330,000
08 Dec 2025147, Ratcliffe Road, Leicester, LE2 3TEDetachedFreehold£1,750,000
05 Jun 202639, Guilford Road, Leicester, LE2 2RDDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the LE2 2PN postcode area, located within Knighton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 2PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableLeicester Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLeicester High School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 2PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 2PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food368 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miAllandale NewsAllandale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DAWalking directions to Allandale News
0.4 miHolbrook newsSouth Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3LNWalking directions to Holbrook news
0.5 miLondisGoldhill Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3LEWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.

Band A£1,686
Band B£1,967
Band C£2,248
Band D£2,529
Band E£3,091
Band F£3,653
Band G£4,215
Band H£5,058

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 2PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Geoff Whittle

Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Lynn Moore

Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Melissa March

Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardKnightonE05010468
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KnightonE02002858
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 032EE01013712
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 2PN

Is LE2 2PN (Knighton) safe?

The area around LE2 2PN records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE2 2PN?

The median sale price around LE2 2PN in Knighton is £333,600 (about £310 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 2PN?

There are 16 schools close to LE2 2PN, including Leicester Islamic Academy (Good), Leicester High School for Girls and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE2 2PN?

LE2 2PN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 2PN (Knighton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 2PN is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Geoff Whittle (Labour Party), Lynn Moore (Labour Party) and Melissa March (Labour Party).