Postcode LE2 8BS is located in an urban city, within the Aylestone ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Aylestone South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aylestone South is £47,577 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Aylestone South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Aylestone South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aylestone South is £47,577 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from LE2 8BS.
Aylestone South near LE2 8BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £255,500 |
| Detached | 11 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £106,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aylestone
In the LE2 8BS postcode area, located within Aylestone South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Leicester, LE2 8TF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 577 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8TD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Market (U Grubego) | 747 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8TG | Walking directions to Euro Market (U Grubego) |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Lutterworth Road, Leicester, LE2 8PE | 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 8BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nigel Porter
Aylestone - Elected 4 May 2023
Scott Kennedy-Lount
Aylestone - 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.