Postcode LE2 3HL is located in an urban city, within the Knighton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Clarendon Park Community Garden.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 3HL.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 3HL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clarendon Park Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £540,000 | £349 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £315,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 17 | £312,000 | £289 |
| Flats | 16 | £124,500 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £135,000 | £315,000 | £312,000 |
| 2026 | £506,250 | £120,000 | £353,500 | £238,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £213 | £305 | £285 |
| 2026 | £360 | £248 | £313 | £289 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 3HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 33, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HL | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 5, 5A, Stoneygate Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3HE | Flats | Leasehold | £124,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Flat 2, Stuart Court, 1, Stoneygate Avenue, Leicester, LE2 3HE | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 50, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3HH | Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 8, Calbri Court, 37, Knighton Drive, Leicester, LE2 3HD | Flats | Leasehold | £163,350 |
In the LE2 3HL postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 368 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Gainsborough Stores | Landseer Road, Leicester, LE2 3EE | Walking directions to Gainsborough Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Hesi Local | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FL | Walking directions to Hesi Local |
| 0.4 mi | Allandale News | Allandale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DA | Walking directions to Allandale News |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3HL, 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
The area around LE2 3HL records about 80 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE2 3HL in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £320,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 3HL, including St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), Leicester Islamic Academy (Good) and Leicester Partnership School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 3HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,857 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 3HL 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).
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.