Postcode LE2 6LU is located in an urban city, within the Saffron ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West Knighton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.
West Knighton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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 rail, approximately 120 ft away from LE2 6LU.
West Knighton near LE2 6LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £240,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 25 | £188,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 5 | £130,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120,000 | £130,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £122,500 | £139,000 | £130,250 |
| 2018 | £115,000 | £160,000 | £139,500 |
| 2019 | £117,000 | £168,000 | £143,250 |
| 2020 | £130,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £98,000 | £190,000 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £127,500 | £208,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £123,000 | £210,000 | £192,500 |
| 2024 | £125,000 | £212,500 | £177,000 |
| 2025 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £185,250 |
| 2026 | £135,000 | £242,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £149 | £150 |
| 2017 | £181 | £146 | £147 |
| 2018 | £198 | £185 | £169 |
| 2019 | £181 | £193 | £177 |
| 2020 | £192 | £187 | £178 |
| 2021 | £202 | £217 | £185 |
| 2022 | £227 | £242 | £221 |
| 2023 | £233 | £250 | £217 |
| 2024 | £196 | £243 | £217 |
| 2025 | £232 | £244 | £230 |
| 2026 | £195 | £274 | £221 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 280, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £254,365 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 284, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 109, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 135, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 121, Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the LE2 6LU postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Knighton One Stop | 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR | Walking directions to Knighton One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Asya Mini Market | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NF | Walking directions to Asya Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Shopryt | 2 Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Walking directions to Shopryt |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | 205-207 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NB | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office | 485-487 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to Knighton Fields Convenience Store & Post Office |
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 6LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elly Cutkelvin
Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023
Ted Cassidy
Saffron - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 6LU records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6LU in West Knighton is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LE2 6LU, including Millgate School, Knighton Mead Primary Academy (Good) and Sir Jonathan North Girls' College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 6LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,406 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 6LU is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elly Cutkelvin (Labour Party) and Ted Cassidy (Labour 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.