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 324.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
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.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from LE2 0PD.
Leicester City South near LE2 0PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.4 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.1 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £212,415 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £401,250 |
| Flats | 65 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE2 0PD postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 0PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Leicester, LE2 0QD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 157 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Wisła | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to Wisła |
| 0.2 mi | HMM Stores | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to HMM Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Golden Sun | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to Golden Sun |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.