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LE2 7AT

Quainton Road

Westcotes

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Detailed insights for LE2 7AT

Overview

Postcode LE2 7AT 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 are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bede Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley Fields & Faircharm near LE2 7AT 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 7AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBede ParkSmallWalking directions to Bede Park
0.4 miThirlmere Street GardensSmallWalking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens
0.5 miWestcotes GardensSmallWalking directions to Westcotes Gardens

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
4,714.5 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

British
72
25.09%
Indian
51
17.77%
Other White
48
16.72%
Arab
27
9.41%
Pakistani
21
7.32%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
64.23%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.32%
No qualifications
12
4.88%
Other
12
4.88%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
67.15%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.52%
Owns outright
11
8.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Other social rented
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

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 7AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Apartment 24, 61, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HZFlatsLeasehold£138,000
03 Jun 2025Apartment 1, 59, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HZFlatsLeasehold£140,000
30 Oct 2025Apartment 24, 31, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HYFlatsLeasehold£115,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 40, 31, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7HYFlatsLeasehold£250,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 16, 55, Watkin Road, Leicester, LE2 7AZFlatsLeasehold£112,000

Schools

In the LE2 7AT 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 7AT
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 7AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 7AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl2b Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0ADWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miCostcutterRaw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FPWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBaltika14 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BGWalking directions to Baltika
0.3 miJim's CabinLambert Road, Leicester, LE3 2BNWalking directions to Jim's Cabin
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 7AT, 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 Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 7AT

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

The area around LE2 7AT 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 7AT?

The median sale price around LE2 7AT 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 7AT?

There are 15 schools close to LE2 7AT, 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 7AT?

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

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE2 7AT 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.