Postcode LE2 7HW is located in an urban city, within the Westcotes ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley Fields & Faircharm area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bede Park.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 7HW.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm near LE2 7HW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.3 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Westcotes Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Westcotes Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 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 | 16 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE2 7HW postcode area, located within Rowley Fields & Faircharm, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 2b Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Baltika | 14 Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0BG | Walking directions to Baltika |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Raw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Shell | Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.3 mi | Eastender | 126 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0BT | Walking directions to Eastender |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.