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LE2 3QF

Shanklin Drive

Knighton

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Overview

Postcode LE2 3QF 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 £466,500. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Knighton Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Knighton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,647 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Knighton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 3QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Knighton near LE2 3QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 3QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKnighton ParkLargeWalking directions to Knighton Park
0.5 miChurch Lane GardensSmallWalking directions to Church Lane Gardens

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
3,865.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.18(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
10(-41%)
Public order
5.88(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-37%)
Other theft
2.35(-59%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
56.94%
Indian
66
19.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
4.62%
Caribbean
13
3.76%
Other White
13
3.76%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
174
61.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.7%
No qualifications
16
5.67%
Other
8
2.84%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
61.65%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.5%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Knighton

Median price: £333,600
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 135
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £467K

Based on 135 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-Detached62£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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 3QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 3QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20254, Shanklin Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3QJDetachedFreehold£525,000
27 Feb 202670, Sidney Road, Leicester, LE2 3JRTerracedFreehold£278,500
01 Jul 202524, Sidney Road, Leicester, LE2 3JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
28 Apr 202572, Sidney Road, Leicester, LE2 3JRTerracedFreehold£310,000
27 Jun 202580, Shanklin Drive, Leicester, LE2 3QASemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000

Schools

In the LE2 3QF postcode area, located within Knighton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 3QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLeicester High School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLeicester Partnership SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOverdale Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 3QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 3QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisGoldhill Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3LEWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miHolbrook newsSouth Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3LNWalking directions to Holbrook news
0.4 miShell SelectLondon Road, Oadby, LE2 3JWWalking directions to Shell Select

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 3QF, 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 032CE01013706
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 3QF

Is LE2 3QF (Knighton) safe?

The area around LE2 3QF records about 28 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE2 3QF?

The median sale price around LE2 3QF in Knighton is £333,600 (about £310 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 3QF?

There are 12 schools close to LE2 3QF, including Leicester High School for Girls, Leicester Partnership School (Good) and Overdale Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE2 3QF?

LE2 3QF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 3QF (Knighton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 3QF 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).