Postcode LE2 7LS 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 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Thirlmere Street Gardens.
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 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% 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 per household in Rowley Fields & Faircharm is £45,908 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 202 ft away from LE2 7LS.
Rowley Fields & Faircharm near LE2 7LS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Westcotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £232,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £342,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £116,750 |
| Terraced | 66 | £177,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westcotes
In the LE2 7LS postcode area, located within Rowley Fields & Faircharm, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jim's Cabin | Lambert Road, Leicester, LE3 2BN | Walking directions to Jim's Cabin |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 2b Upperton Road, Leicester, LE3 0AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Hopefield Road, Leicester, LE3 2BJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Raw Dykes Road, Leicester, LE2 7FP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Afro Supermarket | 209 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 2QR | Walking directions to Afro Supermarket |
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 7LS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.