Postcode LE2 1AR is located in an urban city, within the Castle area 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 median sale price in Castle is £200,000 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Leicester City South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,981 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 326.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from LE2 1AR.
Leicester City South near LE2 1AR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary’s Triangle | Small | Walking directions to St Mary’s Triangle |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £470,375 | £228 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £298,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 61 | £240,000 | £278 |
| Flats | 71 | £120,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £135,000 | £288,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £470,375 | £117,500 | £323,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £209 | £300 | £267 |
| 2026 | £228 | £191 | £288 | £282 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 155, Upper New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7QJ | Detached | Freehold | £523,250 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 15, Highfield Street, Leicester, LE2 1AB | Other | Leasehold | £64,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 2, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RB | Other | Freehold | £1,560,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 5, Victoria Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0QX | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 13, Gordon Avenue, Leicester, LE2 1AA | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the LE2 1AR postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Avicenna School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Medway Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Anna | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1EF | Walking directions to Anna |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Evington News and Off-Licence | Leicester, LE2 1HG | Walking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 1AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Sahu
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Gregg
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Kitterick
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 1AR 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE2 1AR in Castle is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 1AR, including Avicenna School, Medway Community Primary School (Good) and Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 1AR is Leicester, about 592 m away.
LE2 1AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,981 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 1AR 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).