Postcode LE2 1YB is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 nearest station is Leicester, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Aylestone Recreation Ground.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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 146 ft away from LE2 1YB.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 1YB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aylestone Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Aylestone Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Clarendon Park Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £271,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 66 | £240,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 55 | £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 | £131,000 | £278,500 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | — | £103,500 | £275,000 | £236,500 |
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 | £294 | £267 |
| 2026 | — | £189 | £271 | £276 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 1YB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 28, Leopold Road, Leicester, LE2 1YB | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 45, Leopold Road, Leicester, LE2 1YB | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 2, Fleetwood Court, Leicester, LE2 1YN | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 12, Fleetwood Court, Leicester, LE2 1YN | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 15, Fleetwood Court, Leicester, LE2 1YN | Flats | Leasehold | £178,000 |
In the LE2 1YB postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 1YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Welford Road | Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to Welford Road |
| 0.1 mi | K-Mart Oriental Food Store | Leicester, LE2 6BH | Walking directions to K-Mart Oriental Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | ANNA International Supermarket | 349 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BL | Walking directions to ANNA International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 202 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE2 1YB, 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 1YB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1YB in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LE2 1YB, including Avenue Primary School (Good), WQE and Regent College Group (Good) and Millgate School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE2 1YB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,894 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 1YB 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).
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.