Postcode LE2 7NU is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City Centre area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from LE2 7NU.
Leicester City Centre near LE2 7NU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 67 | £241,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £268,500 |
| Flats | 59 | £128,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE2 7NU postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 7NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Fresh | Gateway Street, Leicester, LE1 9BH | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Wang Fung Hong | Leicester, LE1 5WR | Walking directions to Wang Fung Hong |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 41 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 5 Grasmere Street, Leicester, LE2 7PT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 7NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Sahu
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Gregg
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Kitterick
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.