Postcode LE2 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the West End & Westcotes area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 425.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West End & Westcotes is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Gardens.
West End & Westcotes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West End & Westcotes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 425.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West End & Westcotes is £35,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from LE2 7BU.
West End & Westcotes near LE2 7BU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £172,000 |
10 years price trend in Westcotes
In the LE2 7BU postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.