Postcode LE2 6GP 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.
West Knighton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 of residents in West Knighton is £42,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from LE2 6GP.
West Knighton near LE2 6GP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
| 0.2 mi | Chiltern Green Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £137,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £321,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knighton
In the LE2 6GP postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | West Knighton Supermarket | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GE | Walking directions to West Knighton Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Arrow convenience store | 92 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS | Walking directions to Arrow convenience store |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Stores | Attlee Way, Leicester, LE2 6QT | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.