Postcode LE2 9RS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Eyres Monsell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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.
The average income per household in Eyres Monsell is £37,122 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 230 ft away from LE2 9RS.
Eyres Monsell near LE2 9RS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £275,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 26 | £188,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 9RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | 1, Shield Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 47, Shield Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RT | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 44, Featherstone Drive, Leicester, LE2 9RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2025 | 21, Salkeld Road, Leicester, LE2 9RR | Terraced | Freehold | £214,500 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 35, Monmouth Drive, Leicester, LE2 9RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the LE2 9RS postcode area, located within Eyres Monsell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE2 9RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hillsborough Road, Glen Parva, LE2 9PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Grange Stores & P.O. | Grange Drive, Glen Parva, LE2 9PE | Walking directions to Grange Stores & P.O. |
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 9RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elaine Pantling
Eyres Monsell - Elected 4 May 2023
Karen Pickering
Eyres Monsell - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE2 9RS 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.
The median sale price around LE2 9RS in Eyres Monsell is £208,250 (about £246 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LE2 9RS, including Rolleston Primary School (Good), Glen Hills Primary School (Good) and Eyres Monsell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE2 9RS is South Wigston, about 1,470 m away.
LE2 9RS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE2 9RS 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).
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.