Postcode LE2 1EF 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 £203,500 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from LE2 1EF.
Leicester City South near LE2 1EF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 (about £244 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 70 | £237,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 65 | £117,000 | £186 |
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 | £131,750 | £288,000 | £246,250 |
| 2026 | — | £117,000 | £275,000 | £235,000 |
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 | £206 | £300 | £267 |
| 2026 | — | £188 | £271 | £281 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025 | 15, Highfield Street, Leicester, LE2 1AB | Other | Leasehold | £64,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 5, Victoria Avenue, Leicester, LE2 0QX | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Apartment 10, Salisbury House, 2A, Salisbury Road, Leicester, LE1 7QR | Flats | Leasehold | £312,500 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 2, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RB | Other | Freehold | £1,560,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 20, St Albans Road, Leicester, LE2 1GE | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the LE2 1EF postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 1EF
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Leicester, LE2 0QD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Evington News and Off-Licence | Leicester, LE2 1HG | Walking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence |
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 1EF, 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 1EF 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.
The median sale price around LE2 1EF in Castle is £203,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 1EF, including Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (Good), Medway Community Primary School (Good) and Al-Islamia Institute for Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 1EF is Leicester, about 563 m away.
LE2 1EF 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 1EF 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).