About LE1 2JN
LE1 2JN scores 45/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with EG - OTM - St Matthews about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its schools score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE1 2JN is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,936 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 82 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Taylor Road Primary School, within a short walk.
There were 43 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 45 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 35 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BRANDON SURGERY DR R KAPUR & PARTNER, about 8 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near LE1 2JN. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 41 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 50 dB Lden).
There are 35 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (0.29 ha), within a short walk.
There are 39 supermarkets in the wider area, including Spar, Lidl, Iceland, Aldi and others. The nearest is EG - OTM - St Matthews, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 4 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore LE1 2JN on NestScope.