About LE2 1GG
LE2 1GG scores 52/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Leicester London Road Local about 4 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 1GG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,738 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 77 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Medway Community Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 83 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 49 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 29 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AL-WAQAS MEDICAL CENTRE, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
There are no train or Tube stations near LE2 1GG. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 46 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 moderate (about 59 dB Lden).
There are 25 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 32.4 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (800 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 4 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 7 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 1GG on NestScope.