Postcode LE2 3RS 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Knighton Park.
Knighton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Knighton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Knighton is £64,517 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from LE2 3RS.
Knighton near LE2 3RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Knighton Park | Large | Walking directions to Knighton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Knighton Park | Large | Walking directions to Knighton Park |
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 3RS postcode area, located within Knighton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 3RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Goldhill Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3LE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for LE2 3RS, 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.