Postcode LE2 6BL is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West Knighton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.
West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from LE2 6BL.
West Knighton near LE2 6BL 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 | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Church Lane Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Church Lane Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Clarendon Park Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £212,415 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £401,250 |
| Flats | 65 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE2 6BL postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office | 485-487 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office |
| 0.1 mi | ANNA International Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to ANNA International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Knighton One Stop | 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR | Walking directions to Knighton One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Welford Road | Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to Welford Road |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.