Postcode LE2 7EZ 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 268.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in West End & Westcotes is £41,822 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the 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 268.5 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 7EZ.
West End & Westcotes near LE2 7EZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £342,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £230,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 65 | £180,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 22 | £116,750 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7EZ.
In the LE2 7EZ 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 7EZ
| 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 | Budgens | 45 Briton Street, Leicester, LE3 0AB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 7EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Clarke
Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Russell
Westcotes - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 7EZ records about 269 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE2 7EZ in West End & Westcotes is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE2 7EZ, including The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding), De Montfort University (Good) and Shaftesbury Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 7EZ is Leicester, about 1,406 m away.
LE2 7EZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE2 7EZ 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).
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.