Highgate, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE2 6SH.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Highgate, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 21 Jul 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £155,667. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Highgate range from £144,000 to £177,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Highgate compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Highgate has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £155,667 | 21 Jul 2021 |
Sold prices on Highgate
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Highgate LE2 6SH | 30 Aug 2024 | £227,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Highgate LE2 6SH | 21 Jul 2021 | £177,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Highgate LE2 6SH | 29 Nov 2019 | £161,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Highgate LE2 6SH | 5 Oct 2018 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Highgate LE2 6SH | 4 May 2018 | £146,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27, Highgate | £146,000 (May 2018) → £227,500 (Aug 2024) | +56% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Highgate
Crime
314 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highgate in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 132 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Drugs | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highgate is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Soar catchment Flood alert area
- River Sence in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- Tributaries in Leicester City Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Highgate
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 203 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–14 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School 979 pupils | All-through Church of England | 2–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Fairfield Community Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Water Leys Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Marriott Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Overdale Junior School 489 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Overdale Infant School 352 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- South Wigston station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Leicester station 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
- Narborough station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Saffron Hill Cemetery (opposite, Stonesby Avenue) 2 min walk
- Elmwood Row (outside, Windley Road) 2 min walk
- Windley Road (opp, Stonesby Avenue) 2 min walk
- Crabtree Corner (opposite, Windley Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sturdee Road Health And Wellbeing Centre
182 Sturdee Road, Leicester · 0.7 mi - Saffron Group Practice
509 Saffron Lane, Leicester · 0.7 mi - Spirit Primary Care Limited-Asquith
693 Welford Road, Leicester · 0.7 mi - The Hedges Medical Centre (Sa Bailey)
Pasley Road, Eyres Monsell, Leicester · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Aylestone Lane Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Leicester Aberdale Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sturdee Road Leicester · 0.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Saffron Lane · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Your Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Well · 0.7 mi
- Monsell Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- 598 Saffron Lane [dental Practice] · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Brookview Dental Clinic Limited · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 46.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 508 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,582 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leicester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Highgate
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Who lives around Highgate
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 40.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 16.2% | 7.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.4% | 43.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 4.1% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 23% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 24.7% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 23.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.1% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 26.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.2% | 26.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.2% | 11.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 4.3% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.6% | 41.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 33% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.6% | 19.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leicester.
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