Postcode LE2 1TP is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £198,625 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,375 and £247,500. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,815 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from LE2 1TP.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 1TP 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Mary’s Triangle | Small | Walking directions to St Mary’s Triangle |
| 0.3 mi | Clarendon Park Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £198,625 (about £242 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 | 10 | £286,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 66 | £235,000 | £271 |
| Flats | 74 | £117,500 | £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 | £133,750 | £288,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £470,375 | £117,000 | £299,000 | £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 | £207 | £300 | £267 |
| 2026 | £228 | £186 | £280 | £283 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1TP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 17, Dukes Drive, Leicester, LE2 1TP | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 6, Dukes Drive, Leicester, LE2 1TP | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 5, Dukes Drive, Leicester, LE2 1TP | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 36, Dukes Drive, Leicester, LE2 1TP | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 8, Dukes Drive, Leicester, LE2 1TP | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the LE2 1TP postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2023. | |
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St Crispin's School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
St Crispin's School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Leicester Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Leicester Preparatory School ratingInspection information
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 1TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Green and Pleasant | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Green and Pleasant |
| 0.2 mi | Bargin Booze | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Bargin Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Hesi Local | 151 Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FL | Walking directions to Hesi Local |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria News & Booze | Howard Road, Leicester, LE2 1XJ | Walking directions to Victoria News & Booze |
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 1TP, 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 1TP records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around LE2 1TP in Castle is £198,625 (about £242 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 1TP, including St John the Baptist CofE Primary School (Good), St Crispin's School and Leicester Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 1TP is Leicester, about 1,584 m away.
LE2 1TP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,815 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 1TP 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).