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LE2 9RN

Monmouth Drive

Eyres Monsell

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Overview

Postcode LE2 9RN 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 very high crime levels, with around 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Eyres Monsell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,879 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Eyres Monsell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.8%

Approximately 46.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 300 ft away from LE2 9RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Eyres Monsell near LE2 9RN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE2 9RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

South Wigston

N/A

Walking directions to South Wigston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
7,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.62(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.5(+229%)
Public order
15.23(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.26(-33%)
Other theft
7.95(+39%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
69.55%
Other White
22
9.05%
Indian
17
7%
African
16
6.58%
Pakistani
5
2.06%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
26.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
20.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.81%
Apprenticeship
22
11.64%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
45.05%
Owns outright
23
20.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
18.92%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.71%
Other social rented
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 9RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 9RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202695, Monmouth Drive, Leicester, LE2 9RNTerracedFreehold£165,000
05 Dec 202515, Tilford Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RXTerracedFreehold£203,000
17 Oct 20256, Tilford Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£70,252
11 Dec 202534, Queens Park Way, Leicester, LE2 9RQTerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Feb 202666, Twickenham Road, Leicester, LE2 9RZTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE2 9RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRolleston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryEyres Monsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondarySouth Wigston High SchoolAcademy converter

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 9RN

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

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 9RN, 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 036EE01013677
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE2 9RN

Is LE2 9RN (Eyres Monsell) safe?

The area around LE2 9RN records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9RN?

The median sale price around LE2 9RN 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 9RN?

There are 8 schools close to LE2 9RN, including Rolleston Primary School (Good), Eyres Monsell Primary School (Good) and South Wigston High School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LE2 9RN?

The closest station to LE2 9RN is South Wigston, about 1,192 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE2 9RN?

LE2 9RN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,879 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 9RN 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.