Postcode LE2 7BB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bede Park.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm has a high 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.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7BB.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm near LE2 7BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.2 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £177,050 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £118,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE2 7BB postcode area, located within Rowley Fields & Faircharm, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 2b Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Raw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Baltika | 14 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BG | Walking directions to Baltika |
| 0.3 mi | Lucky Supermarket | Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FW | Walking directions to Lucky Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 45 Briton Street, Leicester, LE3 0AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.