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LE2 7AH

Watkin Road

Westcotes

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Detailed insights for LE2 7AH

Overview

Postcode LE2 7AH is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley Fields & Faircharm area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Thirlmere Street Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Rowley Fields & Faircharm has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rowley Fields & Faircharm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from LE2 7AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley Fields & Faircharm near LE2 7AH 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 7AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThirlmere Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
31,694.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.69(+24%)
Vehicle crime
21.69(+426%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.29(+20%)
Bicycle theft
11.2(+1393%)
Public order
10.5(+52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
50
26.74%
British
43
22.99%
Other White
24
12.83%
Indian
17
9.09%
Arab
14
7.49%
Total population: 187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
39.77%
Level 3 (A level)
51
29.82%
No qualifications
19
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
62.77%
Owns with a mortgage
15
15.96%
Owns outright
7
7.45%
Other social rented
5
5.32%
Social rents from council
4
4.26%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Westcotes

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westcotes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£342,000£331
Semi-Detached9£230,000£232
Terraced65£180,000£201
Flats22£116,750£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westcotes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcotes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,995£105,000£166,000£132,000
2017£264,000£124,658£197,000£132,000
2018£255,000£96,000£189,975£137,000
2019£300,000£101,000£186,000£153,250
2020£255,250£134,500£195,250£158,750
2021£411,000£99,000£220,500£170,000
2022£345,000£135,000£228,500£185,000
2023£332,500£133,750£260,000£180,000
2024£315,000£135,000£241,000£172,000
2025£331,000£115,000£250,000£176,500
2026£435,000£134,000£178,750£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westcotes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcotes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£162£142£150
2017£201£194£148£148
2018£255£164£187£162
2019£247£186£187£167
2020£266£201£187£180
2021£249£188£214£191
2022£271£213£226£216
2023£315£214£260£215
2024£297£192£219£202
2025£334£198£217£203
2026£289£190£258£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westcotes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 2025Flat 25, 37, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7AHFlatsLeasehold£165,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 16, 55, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7AZFlatsLeasehold£112,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 23, 55, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7AZFlatsLeasehold£110,500
30 Oct 2025Apartment 24, 31, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HYFlatsLeasehold£115,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 40, 31, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HYFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the LE2 7AH postcode area, located within Rowley Fields & Faircharm, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 7AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Fields AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHazel Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryImperial Avenue Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 7AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl2b Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0ADWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miJim's CabinLambert Road, Leicester, LE3 2BNWalking directions to Jim's Cabin
0.3 miCostcutterRaw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FPWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBaltika14 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BGWalking directions to Baltika
0.3 miAfro Supermarket209 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QRWalking directions to Afro Supermarket

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 7AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Clarke

Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Sarah Russell

Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
WardWestcotesE05010476
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowley Fields & FaircharmE02002855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 029EE01034015
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 7AH

Is LE2 7AH (Rowley Fields & Faircharm) safe?

The area around LE2 7AH records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LE2 7AH?

The median sale price around LE2 7AH in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 7AH?

There are 15 schools close to LE2 7AH, including St Mary's Fields Academy, Hazel Community Primary School (Good) and Imperial Avenue Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE2 7AH?

LE2 7AH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 7AH (Rowley Fields & Faircharm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE2 7AH is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adam Clarke (Labour Party) and Sarah Russell (Labour 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.