Postcode LE2 7AD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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 per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from LE2 7AD.
Leicester City Centre near LE2 7AD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 67 | £241,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £268,500 |
| Flats | 59 | £128,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE2 7AD postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 41 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Mini Market | Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5AR | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Wang Fung Hong | Leicester, LE1 5WR | Walking directions to Wang Fung Hong |
| 0.2 mi | Simply Fresh | Gateway Street, Leicester, LE1 9BH | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
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 7AD, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.