Postcode LE2 8HR 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aylestone South is £47,577 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Aylestone South has a moderate 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 136.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 8HR.
Aylestone South near LE2 8HR 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Aylestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £207,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aylestone
In the LE2 8HR postcode area, located within Aylestone South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 577 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8TD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Leicester, LE2 8TF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Riverview Convenience Store | 329 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QL | Walking directions to Riverview Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 457 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.