Postcode LE2 2RA 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 82.4 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 1.7 miles away. There are 6 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 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 2RA.
Knighton near LE2 2RA 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,125,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £549,100 |
| Flats | 23 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £321,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knighton
In the LE2 2RA postcode area, located within Knighton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | London Road, Oadby, LE2 3JW | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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.