Postcode LE2 7DR is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 374.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £199,625 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £247,500. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,712 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 374.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.2% 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 per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7DR.
Leicester City South near LE2 7DR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £199,625 (about £243 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £470,375 | £228 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £286,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 63 | £235,000 | £271 |
| Flats | 71 | £118,500 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £123,000 | £173,625 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £445,000 | £125,000 | £248,000 | £192,875 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £150,000 | £261,500 | £191,250 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £136,750 | £232,500 | £206,000 |
| 2020 | £347,500 | £121,552 | £347,250 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £365,750 | £130,000 | £265,000 | £219,250 |
| 2022 | £341,250 | £138,500 | £295,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £753,000 | £137,475 | £301,500 | £229,500 |
| 2024 | £488,750 | £127,500 | £266,500 | £243,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £133,750 | £288,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £470,375 | £117,000 | £299,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £195 | £192 | £203 |
| 2017 | £237 | £195 | £216 | £210 |
| 2018 | £277 | £246 | £240 | £237 |
| 2019 | £294 | £218 | £249 | £237 |
| 2020 | £232 | £217 | £279 | £243 |
| 2021 | £286 | £219 | £272 | £247 |
| 2022 | £436 | £216 | £303 | £262 |
| 2023 | £294 | £207 | £304 | £277 |
| 2024 | £291 | £199 | £272 | £275 |
| 2025 | £299 | £207 | £300 | £267 |
| 2026 | £228 | £186 | £280 | £283 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7DR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 36, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7DA | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 28, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7DA | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 90, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7DA | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 65, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7DB | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | Flat 10, Primus Place, 56, Gateway Street, Leicester, LE2 7NT | Flats | Leasehold | £57,500 |
In the LE2 7DR postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | De Montfort University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
De Montfort University ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Children's Hospital School | Foundation special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2017. | |
The Children's Hospital School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hazel Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Hazel Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 7DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 5 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Fresh | The Gateway, Leicester, LE2 7DR | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | Havelock Street, Leicester, LE2 7HA | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Step In | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DF | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 21 Bede Island Road, Leicester, LE2 7HN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 7DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Sahu
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Gregg
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Kitterick
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 7DR records about 375 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and other theft.
The median sale price around LE2 7DR in Castle is £199,625 (about £243 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE2 7DR, including De Montfort University, The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding) and Hazel Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 7DR is Leicester, about 1,014 m away.
LE2 7DR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,712 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 7DR is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Sahu (Green Party), Mick Gregg (Green Party) and Patrick Kitterick (Green Party).