Postcode LE2 7DZ 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 297.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 297.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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 per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7DZ.
West End & Westcotes near LE2 7DZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.2 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street 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 7DZ postcode area, located within West End & Westcotes, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Raw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Step In | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DF | Walking directions to Step In |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 2b Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 5 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 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.