Postcode LE2 7AJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 424.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 424.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 73.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from LE2 7AJ.
Leicester City South near LE2 7AJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 58 | £139,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £288,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE2 7AJ postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wang Fung Hong | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DH | Walking directions to Wang Fung Hong |
| 0.2 mi | Riddhi's Convenience | Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH | Walking directions to Riddhi's Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Fresh | Gateway Street, Leicester, LE1 9BH | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.