Postcode insights

LE2 7HA

Havelock Street

Castle

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Detailed insights for LE2 7HA

Overview

Postcode LE2 7HA is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward 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 nearest station is Leicester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
375
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
73.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Leicester City South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 374.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.7%

Approximately 73.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7HA.

Flood risk

Low

Leicester City South near LE2 7HA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 7HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leicester

N/A

Walking directions to Leicester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 7HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNelson Mandela ParkMediumWalking directions to Nelson Mandela Park
0.5 miCastle GardensSmallWalking directions to Castle Gardens
0.4 miBede ParkSmallWalking directions to Bede Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
2,598.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
148.94(+332%)
Public order
75.46(+990%)
Other theft
42.55(+646%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.88(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.09(+278%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
42.14%
Indian
30
9.43%
Other White
30
9.43%
African
28
8.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
5.66%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.29%
No qualifications
62
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
65.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
23.16%
Social rents from council
8
8.42%
Owns with a mortgage
2
2.11%
Owns outright
1
1.05%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Castle

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £258K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£271,500£281
Terraced66£240,750£270
Flats55£117,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£131,000£278,500£245,000
2026£103,500£275,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£206£294£267
2026£189£271£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 7HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202632, Havelock Street, Leicester, LE2 7HLTerracedFreehold£192,000
27 Jun 202518, Havelock Street, Leicester, LE2 7HLTerracedFreehold£219,600
09 Apr 2026136, Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7FSTerracedFreehold£179,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 7, The Vera Mitchell Building, 54, Winifred Street, Leicester, LE2 7QWFlatsLeasehold£191,500
27 Aug 2025Flat 19, The Vera Mitchell Building, 54, Winifred Street, Leicester, LE2 7QWFlatsLeasehold£191,500

Schools

In the LE2 7HA postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 7HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Children's Hospital SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHazel Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableDe Montfort UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 7HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCGS NewsWalnut Street, Leicester, LE2 7LEWalking directions to CGS News
0.1 miLucky SupermarketBurnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7FWWalking directions to Lucky Supermarket
0.2 miFilbert GroceriesFilbert Street, Leicester, LE2 7JHWalking directions to Filbert Groceries
0.2 miStep InJarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DFWalking directions to Step In
0.2 miWang Fung HongLeicester, LE1 5WRWalking directions to Wang Fung Hong

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE2 7HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Sahu

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Mick Gregg

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Patrick Kitterick

Castle - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardCastleE05010463
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leicester City SouthE02006850
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 040FE01034020
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 7HA

Is LE2 7HA (Leicester City South) safe?

The area around LE2 7HA 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LE2 7HA?

The median sale price around LE2 7HA in Leicester City South is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 7HA?

There are 20 schools close to LE2 7HA, including The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding), Hazel Community Primary School (Good) and De Montfort University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 7HA?

The closest station to LE2 7HA is Leicester, about 973 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 7HA?

LE2 7HA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,491 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 7HA (Leicester City South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 7HA 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).

Data Sources

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.