Postcode LE2 7NJ is located in an urban city, within the Saffron area 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 median sale price in Saffron is £192,000 (around £234 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £240,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 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 6,964 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% 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 107 ft away from LE2 7NJ.
West Knighton near LE2 7NJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Saffron area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,700 up to £323,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £241,000 | £285 |
| Terraced | 29 | £188,500 | £221 |
| Flats | 4 | £130,000 | £217 |
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 | £187,000 |
| 2026 | £135,000 | £243,500 | £186,000 |
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 | £280 | £217 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 4, Macaulay Street, Leicester, LE2 7NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 36, Macaulay Street, Leicester, LE2 7NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 100A, Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 88, Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 44, Sheridan Street, Leicester, LE2 7NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 |
In the LE2 7NJ postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Knighton Mead Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. | |
Knighton Mead Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Feb 2016
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Millgate School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. | |
Millgate School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Lancaster Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
Lancaster Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 7NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Knighton One Stop | 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR | Walking directions to Knighton One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Shopryt | 2 Knighton Fields Road West, Leicester, LE2 6LG | Walking directions to Shopryt |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | 205-207 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NB | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Asya Mini Market | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NF | Walking directions to Asya Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | ANNA International Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to ANNA International Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 7NJ, 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 7NJ 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LE2 7NJ in Saffron is £192,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE2 7NJ, including Knighton Mead Primary Academy (Good), Millgate School (Outstanding) and Lancaster Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LE2 7NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,964 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 7NJ 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).