Postcode LE2 6JD 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Knighton is £52,282 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Goldhill Spinney.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 288 ft away from LE2 6JD.
West Knighton near LE2 6JD 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goldhill Spinney | Small | Walking directions to Goldhill Spinney |
| 0.5 mi | Church Lane Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Church Lane Gardens |
| 0 mi | Chiltern Green Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green Play Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Knighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £326,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £315,250 |
10 year median price trend in Knighton
In the LE2 6JD postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Knighton Supermarket | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GE | Walking directions to West Knighton Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Aberdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6GB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Best In Xtra | The Fairway, Leicester, LE2 6LN | Walking directions to Best In Xtra |
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 6JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Geoff Whittle
Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lynn Moore
Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023
Melissa March
Knighton - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.