About LE2 6SQ
LE2 6SQ scores 43/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Aylestone Lane Express about 8 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 6SQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,386 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 7/10).
There are 45 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), about 4 minutes' walk away.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 13 GP surgeries and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STURDEE ROAD HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE, about 12 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 11 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near LE2 6SQ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 36 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).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 25.7 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (600 m²), within a short walk.
There are 34 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Central England Co-operative, Iceland, Heron and others. The nearest is Tesco Aylestone Lane Express, about 8 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 6SQ on NestScope.