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LE2 9LD

Ambleside Drive

Eyres Monsell

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Overview

Postcode LE2 9LD is located in an urban city, within the Eyres Monsell ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Eyres Monsell area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eyres Monsell is £37,122 per year. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Exchange Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Eyres Monsell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Eyres Monsell has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Eyres Monsell is £37,122 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE2 9LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Eyres Monsell near LE2 9LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Wigston located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 9LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

South Wigston

N/A

Walking directions to South Wigston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE2 9LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miExchange ParkMediumWalking directions to Exchange Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
7,674.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.73(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.17(+61%)
Public order
7.51(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.51(+1%)
Drugs
5.2(+79%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
81.76%
African
12
4.05%
Other White
10
3.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.03%
Other
5
1.69%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
30.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
19.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
17.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
36.07%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.95%
Owns outright
25
20.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.75%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Eyres Monsell

Median price£208,250
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £244K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £208,250 (about £246 per square foot) in Eyres Monsell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,252 up to £387,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eyres Monsell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£275,000£304
Semi-Detached33£230,000£251
Terraced26£188,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eyres Monsell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eyres Monsell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130,000£117,500
2017£163,500£136,500£125,000
2018£154,750£146,000£136,000
2019£205,000£153,000£145,000
2020£185,000£170,000£147,500
2021£270,000£180,000£165,000
2022£237,000£215,000£193,000
2023£188,000£214,500£195,000
2024£240,000£210,000£187,500
2025£244,000£214,250£190,000
2026£387,000£244,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eyres Monsell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eyres Monsell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£147
2017£201£159£155
2018£199£173£162
2019£264£180£167
2020£265£202£190
2021£241£210£198
2022£379£252£239
2023£315£244£246
2024£323£248£255
2025£330£252£229
2026£261£259£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eyres Monsell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eyres Monsell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 9LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 9LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20254, Autumn Road, Leicester, LE2 9GLSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
08 Sept 20256, Ambleside Way, Leicester, LE2 9GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
06 Jun 202516, Ambleside Way, Leicester, LE2 9GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£201,000
17 Oct 202526, Epping Way, Leicester, LE2 9FETerracedFreehold£78,208
25 Jul 202526, Keswick Close, Leicester, LE2 9GHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,500

Schools

In the LE2 9LD postcode area, located within Eyres Monsell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 9LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryEyres Monsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRolleston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGlen Hills Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 9LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE2 9LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodHillsborough Road, Glen Parva, LE2 9PTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miGrange Stores & P.O.Grange Drive, Glen Parva, LE2 9PEWalking directions to Grange Stores & P.O.
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodRye Close, Leicester, LE2 9DBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE2 9LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Pantling

Eyres Monsell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Karen Pickering

Eyres Monsell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shockat Adam

Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester SouthE14001327
WardEyres MonsellE05010465
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eyres MonsellE02002862
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 036CE01013675
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 9LD

Is LE2 9LD (Eyres Monsell) safe?

The area around LE2 9LD records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE2 9LD?

The median sale price around LE2 9LD in Eyres Monsell is £208,250 (about £246 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE2 9LD?

There are 7 schools close to LE2 9LD, including Eyres Monsell Primary School (Good), Rolleston Primary School (Good) and Glen Hills Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 9LD?

The closest station to LE2 9LD is South Wigston, about 1,585 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 9LD?

LE2 9LD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE2 9LD (Eyres Monsell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 9LD is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elaine Pantling (Labour Party) and Karen Pickering (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.