Postcode LE2 7ST 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 high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 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 13,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
West Knighton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from LE2 7ST.
West Knighton near LE2 7ST 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | Unit 8, 83, Commercial Square, Leicester, LE2 7SR | Other | Leasehold | £27,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 33, Westbury Road, Leicester, LE2 6AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 94, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 32, Shakespeare Street, Leicester, LE2 7NL | Other | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 56, Shakespeare Street, Leicester, LE2 7NL | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the LE2 7ST postcode area, located within West Knighton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | K-Mart Oriental Food Store | Leicester, LE2 6BH | Walking directions to K-Mart Oriental Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Welford Road | Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to Welford Road |
| 0.3 mi | Knighton One Stop | 164 Knighton Fields Road East, Leicester, LE2 6DR | Walking directions to Knighton One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 7ST, 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 7ST records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7ST in West Knighton is £195,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE2 7ST, including Knighton Mead Primary Academy (Good), Millgate School and University of Leicester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 7ST scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,041 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 7ST 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.