Postcode LE2 3WT 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 30.6 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Church Lane Gardens.
Knighton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,619 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Knighton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.9% 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 3WT.
Knighton near LE2 3WT 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Church Lane Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Church Lane Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Chiltern Green Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park |
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 3WT postcode area, located within Knighton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 3WT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office | 485-487 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Stores | Landseer Road, Leicester, LE2 3EE | Walking directions to Gainsborough Stores |
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.