About LE2 0SQ
LE2 0SQ scores 46/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Spinney Hills Leicester about 7 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, LE2 0SQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,367 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 84 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is Al-Islamia Institute for Education, within a short walk.
There were 78 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 52 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 34 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DERMATOLOGY UHL, ST PETERS HC, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Leicester Rail Station (Train, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 45 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 30 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 17.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (100 m²), within a short walk.
There are 36 supermarkets in the wider area, including Aldi, Iceland, Sainsburys, Tesco and others. The nearest is Aldi Spinney Hills Leicester, about 7 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 2 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 LE2 0SQ on NestScope.