Postcode insights

LE2 2AR

Waldale Drive

Stoneygate

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Detailed insights for LE2 2AR

Overview

Postcode LE2 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Stoneygate 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 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary’s Triangle.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £59,268 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 2AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 2AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Mary’s TriangleSmallWalking directions to St Mary’s Triangle
0.5 miClarendon Park Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
9,263.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.13(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.13(-30%)
Drugs
11.36(+290%)
Public order
7.1(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
34.72%
Indian
43
16.23%
African
33
12.45%
Other White
24
9.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
4.53%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
44.6%
Level 3 (A level)
45
21.13%
No qualifications
32
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.16%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
35.56%
Other social rented
26
19.26%
Owns outright
24
17.78%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.04%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.19%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Stoneygate

Median price£253,500
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £309K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,960 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoneygate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£387,500£321
Detached5£340,000£230
Terraced38£238,000£227
Flats19£145,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoneygate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoneygate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£101,500£304,000£140,000
2017£285,000£105,000£240,000£141,500
2018£320,000£108,975£271,500£186,000
2019£265,000£108,000£298,750£177,500
2020£360,500£124,750£298,750£200,000
2021£357,500£160,000£337,500£197,000
2022£530,000£144,620£370,000£215,000
2023£550,000£180,000£402,500£250,000
2024£410,000£126,250£315,000£237,832
2025£340,000£145,000£381,500£233,500
2026£380,000£140,000£387,500£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoneygate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoneygate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£149£202£165
2017£189£177£217£180
2018£241£176£228£189
2019£328£170£231£207
2020£215£201£241£195
2021£284£192£245£206
2022£329£202£286£233
2023£316£217£289£243
2024£291£185£273£253
2025£230£212£314£223
2026£453£186£277£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoneygate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stoneygate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 2AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 2AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 202649, Waldale Drive, Leicester, LE2 2ARTerracedFreehold£270,000
26 Jan 202624, Waldale Drive, Leicester, LE2 2ARDetachedFreehold£380,000
19 Dec 202551, Waldale Drive, Leicester, LE2 2ARTerracedFreehold£270,000
04 Jul 202538, Waldale Drive, Leicester, LE2 2ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
20 May 202551, Laureston Drive, Leicester, LE2 2AQOtherFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the LE2 2AR postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 2AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLeicester Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLeicester Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 2AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 2AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAllandale NewsAllandale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DAWalking directions to Allandale News
0.4 miCo-op Food368 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBargin BoozeQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TTWalking directions to Bargin Booze
0.4 miGreen and PleasantQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TTWalking directions to Green and Pleasant
0.4 miHesi LocalQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FLWalking directions to Hesi Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE2 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aasiya Bora

Stoneygate - Elected 19 Feb 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardStoneygateE05010473
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clarendon Park & Stoneygate SouthE02002856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 030FE01013710
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 2AR

Is LE2 2AR (Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South) safe?

The area around LE2 2AR records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near LE2 2AR?

The median sale price around LE2 2AR in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 2AR?

There are 20 schools close to LE2 2AR, including Leicester Preparatory School, Leicester Islamic Academy (Good) and St John the Baptist CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE2 2AR?

LE2 2AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 2AR (Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 2AR is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aasiya Bora (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.