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 miles2.4 km
- Coventry 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Nuneaton 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Tamworth 24 miles38.6 km
- Rugby 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Loughborough 12 miles19.3 km
- Kettering 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Kettering Town 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Corby 19.7 miles31.6 km
- West Bridgford 22 miles35.4 km
- Long Eaton 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Hinckley 12.1 miles19.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Wigston St. Wolstan's Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Saffron Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stoneygate Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Oadby Grange Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Wigston Fields Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Oadby St. Peter's Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Castle Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Leicester Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wigston Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Spinney Hills Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Oadby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Aylestone Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
Example postcodes in Knighton
LE2 3WR, LE2 3YE, LE2 6HG, LE2 3WD, LE2 3JH, LE2 3LD, LE2 6ER, LE2 6DG, LE2 6FQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 28.8 miles46.3 km
- Leicester Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- South Wigston Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Knighton Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Voco Leicester 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Winstanley House 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Leicester Marriott Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
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 miles1.5 km
- University of Leicester University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Belgrave Library Library 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 18.8 miles30.3 km