Knighton is a south-eastern suburb of Leicester that grew from a historic village into a predominantly residential neighbourhood during the Victorian and inter‑war expansions. The area mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces with later family housing and is notable for green spaces such as Knighton Park, which gives a village feel despite its proximity to the city.
Locally there is a compact high street of independent shops, pubs and small businesses and an active set of community and residents’ groups; the ward’s population is broadly mixed by age and background, making it popular with families and commuters who appreciate easy access to the city centre and nearby amenities. Conservation-minded residents often champion the area’s architectural character and local events help maintain a strong neighbourhood identity.
Postcode districts covering Knighton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 1.5 miles
- Coventry 21.3 miles
- Nuneaton 16.8 miles
- Tamworth 24 miles
- Rugby 16.6 miles
- Loughborough 12 miles
- Kettering 22.2 miles
- Kettering Town 22.3 miles
- Corby 19.7 miles
- West Bridgford 22 miles
- Long Eaton 20.9 miles
- Hinckley 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wigston St. Wolstan's Ward 1.1 miles
- Saffron Ward 1.2 miles
- Stoneygate Ward 1.2 miles
- Oadby Grange Ward 1.2 miles
- Wigston Fields Ward 1.2 miles
- Oadby St. Peter's Ward 1.2 miles
- Castle Ward 1.4 miles
- Leicester Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wigston Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Spinney Hills Ward 1.6 miles
- Oadby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Aylestone Ward 1.7 miles
Example postcodes in Knighton
LE2 6GT, LE2 2PU, LE2 3YS, LE2 6JD, LE2 3JD, LE2 3RP, LE2 3UD, LE2 6JB, LE2 3PJ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.9 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 28.8 miles
- Leicester Railway Station 1.8 miles
- South Wigston Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels in Knighton Ad
- College Court Hotel
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4
- The Gables Aparthotel by Yoko Property 4
- Regency Hotel 3
Schools in Knighton
- Lancaster Academy Secondary
- Leicester High School for Girls Independent - all ages
- Leicester Islamic Academy Independent - primary
- Overdale Infant School Primary
- Overdale Junior School Primary
- Sir Jonathan North Girls' College Secondary
- St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 0.9 miles
- University of Leicester University 1.1 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 1.5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 2.3 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 3.1 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.9 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.4 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.1 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 18.8 miles