Postcode LE2 4XZ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Leicester City Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 704.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Town Hall Square.
Leicester City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 704.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from LE2 4XZ.
Leicester City Centre near LE2 4XZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £220,925 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £488,750 |
| Flats | 68 | £141,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £249,522 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the LE2 4XZ postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.