Postcode insights

LE2 0PD

Castle

Leicester

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Detailed insights for LE2 0PD

Overview

Postcode LE2 0PD is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 326.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
327
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Leicester City South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 326.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from LE2 0PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Leicester City South near LE2 0PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 0PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Leicester

N/A

Walking directions to Leicester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 0PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNelson Mandela ParkMediumWalking directions to Nelson Mandela Park
0.4 miTown Hall SquareSmallWalking directions to Town Hall Square
0.1 miPrebend GardensSmallWalking directions to Prebend Gardens

Area Profile

Population
487
Population density
4,542.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
119.21(+246%)
Anti-social behaviour
67.23(+298%)
Public order
49.15(+610%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.64(+325%)
Other theft
29.94(+425%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
89
18.31%
British
87
17.9%
African
68
13.99%
Other White
54
11.11%
Bangladeshi
37
7.61%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
34.39%
Level 3 (A level)
140
31.67%
No qualifications
58
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
8.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
5.43%
Total 16+ residents: 442

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
131
67.18%
Other social rented
24
12.31%
Other forms of private rent
13
6.67%
Owns outright
11
5.64%
Owns with a mortgage
11
5.64%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Castle

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £258K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£271,500£281
Terraced66£240,750£270
Flats55£117,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£123,000£173,625£180,000
2017£445,000£125,000£248,000£192,875
2018£350,000£150,000£261,500£191,250
2019£385,000£136,750£232,500£206,000
2020£347,500£121,552£347,250£210,000
2021£365,750£130,000£265,000£219,250
2022£341,250£138,500£295,000£255,000
2023£753,000£137,475£301,500£229,500
2024£488,750£127,500£266,500£243,000
2025£425,000£131,000£278,500£245,000
2026£103,500£275,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£195£192£203
2017£237£195£216£210
2018£277£246£240£237
2019£294£218£249£237
2020£232£217£279£243
2021£286£219£272£247
2022£436£216£303£262
2023£294£207£304£277
2024£291£199£272£275
2025£299£206£294£267
2026£189£271£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 0PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 0PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2025Flat 7, Andover House, 9 - 13, Andover Street, Leicester, LE2 0JAFlatsLeasehold£85,000
08 Apr 202615, Prebend Street, Leicester, LE2 0LASemi-DetachedFreehold£297,000
12 Jun 2025Study Lodgings 8, College Street Village, 18, Prebend Street, Leicester, LE2 0LAOtherLeasehold£20,000
31 Jul 2025109A, London Road, Leicester, LE2 0PFTerracedFreehold£570,000
13 Mar 202629, Brookhouse Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0JETerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the LE2 0PD postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 0PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusBeauchamp City Sixth FormFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySparkenhoe Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMoat Community CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 0PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 0PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Leicester, LE2 0QDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGlobal 1 StoreGranby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FEWalking directions to Global 1 Store
0.2 miSainsbury's Local157 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWisłaGranby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DLWalking directions to Wisła
0.2 miHMM StoresGranby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DLWalking directions to HMM Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE2 0PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Sahu

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Mick Gregg

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Patrick Kitterick

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardCastleE05010463
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leicester City SouthE02006850
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 040EE01034019
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 0PD

Is LE2 0PD (Leicester City South) safe?

The area around LE2 0PD records about 327 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE2 0PD?

The median sale price around LE2 0PD in Leicester City South is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 0PD?

There are 20 schools close to LE2 0PD, including Beauchamp City Sixth Form (Outstanding), Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (Good) and Moat Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 0PD?

The closest station to LE2 0PD is Leicester, about 146 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 0PD?

LE2 0PD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 0PD (Leicester City South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 0PD is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Sahu (Green Party), Mick Gregg (Green Party) and Patrick Kitterick (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.