About LE2 1BQ
LE2 1BQ scores 47/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Leicester London Road Local about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE2 1BQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,408 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 6/10).
There are 81 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is Medway Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 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 51 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 29 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AL-WAQAS MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is about 2 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Leicester Rail Station (Train, about 9 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). road traffic noise is low (about 54 dB Lden).
There are 27 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 16.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Allotments (700 m²), within a short walk.
There are 36 supermarkets in the wider area, including Sainsburys, Tesco, Aldi, Iceland and others. The nearest is Sainsburys Leicester London Road Local, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 5 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 1BQ on NestScope.