Postcode LE2 6FN is located in an urban city, within the Knighton 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 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Church Lane Gardens.
West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from LE2 6FN.
West Knighton near LE2 6FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £567,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £290,000 |
10 years price trend in Knighton
In the LE2 6FN postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Cradock Arms | Southernhay Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT | |
| 0.5 mi | Friar Lane & Epworth Football Club | Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6LU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Karen Blair Cakes | Meadvale Road, Leicester, LE2 3WN | |
| 0.3 mi | Welford Bar & Grill | Herrick Road, Leicester, LE2 6EF | |
| 0.3 mi | Tims | Herrick Road, Leicester, LE2 6EF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.