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 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 89.3 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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £271,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 66 | £240,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 55 | £117,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £123,000 | £173,625 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £445,000 | £125,000 | £248,000 | £192,875 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £150,000 | £261,500 | £191,250 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £136,750 | £232,500 | £206,000 |
| 2020 | £347,500 | £121,552 | £347,250 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £365,750 | £130,000 | £265,000 | £219,250 |
| 2022 | £341,250 | £138,500 | £295,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £753,000 | £137,475 | £301,500 | £229,500 |
| 2024 | £488,750 | £127,500 | £266,500 | £243,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £131,000 | £278,500 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | — | £103,500 | £275,000 | £236,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £195 | £192 | £203 |
| 2017 | £237 | £195 | £216 | £210 |
| 2018 | £277 | £246 | £240 | £237 |
| 2019 | £294 | £218 | £249 | £237 |
| 2020 | £232 | £217 | £279 | £243 |
| 2021 | £286 | £219 | £272 | £247 |
| 2022 | £436 | £216 | £303 | £262 |
| 2023 | £294 | £207 | £304 | £277 |
| 2024 | £291 | £199 | £272 | £275 |
| 2025 | £299 | £206 | £294 | £267 |
| 2026 | — | £189 | £271 | £276 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 4, Shelley Street, Leicester, LE2 6EF | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 15, Shelley Street, Leicester, LE2 6EF | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 19, Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DP | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 56, Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DP | Other | Freehold | £354,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 4, Lord Byron Street, Leicester, LE2 6DU | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE2 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Sahu
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Gregg
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Kitterick
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 6BL records about 89 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 6BL in West Knighton is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LE2 6BL, including Millgate School, Lancaster Academy (Requires improvement) and Sir Jonathan North Girls' College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 6BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,041 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 6BL is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Sahu (Green Party), Mick Gregg (Green Party) and Patrick Kitterick (Green 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.