Postcode LE2 6BA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 230.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 £199,250 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £119,250 and £247,500. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,779 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 230.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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 75 ft away from LE2 6BA.
Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South near LE2 6BA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £199,250 (about £243 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 | 63 | £235,000 | £271 |
| Flats | 72 | £118,250 | £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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 6BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 3, Lancaster Place, Leicester, LE1 7HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 17, Filbert Street East, Leicester, LE2 7JG | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 30, Almond Road, Leicester, LE2 7LH | Other | Freehold | £2,500,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 41, Hazel Street, Leicester, LE2 7JN | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 34, Hazel Street, Leicester, LE2 7JN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the LE2 6BA postcode area, located within Clarendon Park & Stoneygate South, there are 9 primary and 1 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 | 16 plus | Leicester College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hazel Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Hazel Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Children's Hospital School | Foundation special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2017. | |
The Children's Hospital School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2017
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 6BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Pathy Superstore | Leicester, LE2 7LN | Walking directions to Pathy Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 9 Counting House Road, Leicester, LE2 7LT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Filbert Groceries | Filbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JH | Walking directions to Filbert Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | CGS News | Walnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LE | Walking directions to CGS News |
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 6BA, 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 6BA records about 231 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6BA in Castle is £199,250 (about £243 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 6BA, including Leicester College, Hazel Community Primary School (Outstanding) and The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 6BA is Leicester, about 898 m away.
LE2 6BA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,779 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 6BA 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).