Severn Street, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE2 1BA, LE2 0NN.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Severn Street, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Nov 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £262,500. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% terraced, 14% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Severn Street range from £193,000 to £295,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Severn Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Severn Street 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 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £262,500 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £193,000 | 10 Aug 2018 |
Sold prices on Severn Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 29 Jul 2026 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 17 Jun 2026 | £570,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 27 Feb 2026 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 22 May 2024 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 22 Nov 2023 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 19 May 2023 | £975,448 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 17 Dec 2021 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 1 Jun 2021 | £337,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 12 Mar 2020 | £370,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 45, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 4 Oct 2019 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 10 Aug 2018 | £193,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 2 Aug 2018 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 25 Jul 2018 | £289,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Severn Street LE2 0NN | 3 Nov 2017 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 24 Mar 2016 | £193,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Severn Street LE2 1BA | 4 Mar 2016 | £217,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Severn Street | £340,000 (May 2024) → £570,000 (Jun 2026) | +68% over 2 yrs |
| 40, Severn Street | £217,000 (Mar 2016) → £337,500 (Jun 2021) → £370,000 (Feb 2026) | +71% over 10 yrs |
| 6, Severn Street | £215,000 (Nov 2017) → £370,000 (Mar 2020) | +72% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Severn Street
Crime
1,374 crimes were reported within about a mile of Severn Street 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 | 416 |
| Shoplifting | 218 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 |
| Public order | 157 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 86 |
| Other theft | 79 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Severn Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- Upper Soar catchment 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 Severn Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 103 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Medway Community Primary School 466 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy 447 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Uplands Infant School 436 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Avicenna School 27 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Highfields Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Leicester Therapeutic School | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 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
- Leicester station 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- South Wigston station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
- Syston station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Highfield Street (opp, St Peter's Road) 1 min walk
- Highfield Street (adj, Sparkenhoe Street) 2 min walk
- Melbourne Road (opposite, St Peter's Road) 2 min walk
- St Peters Road (outside, Melbourne Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Highfields Surgery (R Wadhwa)
25 Severn Street, Leicester · 0.1 mi - St Peter's Med Centre (Mansingh & Mehra)
Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester · 0.2 mi - Shefa Medical Practice
Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester · 0.2 mi - Dr R Kapur & Partners
St. Peters Health Centre, Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Leicester London Road Local · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Lillie House Express · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Leicester Evington Road · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Leicester Granby Street Local · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Beacon Pharm Limited · 0.2 mi
- City Pharmacy Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Highem Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Damira Leicester · 0.3 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 20.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 50.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 671 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,906 |
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.
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Who lives around Severn Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 52.6% | 43.4% |
| White | 25.6% | 40.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 12.1% | 7.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 52.3% | 23.5% |
| No religion | 18% | 23% |
| Christian | 17% | 24.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 17.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 51.4% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.3% | 11.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 53.7% | 33% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.4% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 19.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 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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