Postcode insights

LE2 3BE

London Road

Castle

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Detailed insights for LE2 3BE

Overview

Postcode LE2 3BE 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 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 nearest station is Leicester, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Mary’s Triangle.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from LE2 3BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 3BE 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 3BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Mary’s TriangleSmallWalking directions to St Mary’s Triangle
0.3 miClarendon Park Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Clarendon Park Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
5,600.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.49(-20%)
Public order
11.11(+61%)
Other theft
10.53(+85%)
Vehicle crime
9.94(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.02(-58%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
57.47%
Indian
35
13.41%
Other White
24
9.2%
Pakistani
18
6.9%
African
8
3.07%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
44.54%
No qualifications
51
22.27%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
54.17%
Owns outright
28
23.33%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.5%
Other social rented
6
5%
Social rents from council
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Castle

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £258K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£271,500£281
Terraced66£240,750£270
Flats55£117,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 3BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 3BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 20263, The Lawns, Leicester, LE2 2ASFlatsLeasehold£150,000
26 Mar 202527, The Lawns, Leicester, LE2 2ASFlatsLeasehold£125,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 4, Lyndhurst Court, 310, London Road, Leicester, LE2 2APFlatsLeasehold£145,000
30 May 2025Flat 19, Lyndhurst Court, 310, London Road, Leicester, LE2 2APFlatsLeasehold£132,000
10 Apr 2025Flat 6, Lyndhurst Court, 310, London Road, Leicester, LE2 2APFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the LE2 3BE postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 3BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLeicester Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLeicester Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 3BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 3BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHesi LocalQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FLWalking directions to Hesi Local
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miBargin BoozeQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TTWalking directions to Bargin Booze
0.3 miGreen and PleasantQueens Road, Leicester, LE2 1TTWalking directions to Green and Pleasant
0.4 miCo-op Food368 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PNWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Sahu

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Mick Gregg

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Patrick Kitterick

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardCastleE05010463
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clarendon Park & Stoneygate SouthE02002856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 030AE01013642
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 3BE

Is LE2 3BE (Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South) safe?

The area around LE2 3BE 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LE2 3BE?

The median sale price around LE2 3BE in Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 3BE?

There are 20 schools close to LE2 3BE, 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 3BE?

LE2 3BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 3BE (Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 3BE 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).

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.