Postcode LE2 9RX is located in an urban city, within the Eyres Monsell area 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 median sale price in Eyres Monsell is £206,500 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £245,000. The nearest station is South Wigston, about 0.7 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.
Eyres Monsell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,807 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% 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 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.
The average income per household in Eyres Monsell is £37,122 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 223 ft away from LE2 9RX.
Eyres Monsell near LE2 9RX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | South Wigston | N/A | Walking directions to South Wigston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Exchange Park | Medium | Walking directions to Exchange Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (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 | 2 | £316,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £230,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 30 | £186,000 | £239 |
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 | £221,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £387,000 | £230,000 | £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 | £253 | £229 |
| 2026 | £261 | £253 | £246 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE2 9RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 15, Tilford Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RX | Terraced | Freehold | £203,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 6, Tilford Crescent, Leicester, LE2 9RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £70,252 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 23, Eden Way, Leicester, LE2 9RA | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 34, Queens Park Way, Leicester, LE2 9RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 53, Monmouth Drive, Leicester, LE2 9RN | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the LE2 9RX postcode area, located within Eyres Monsell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Rolleston Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Rolleston Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.6 mi | Secondary | South Wigston High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
South Wigston High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Apr 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Parkland Primary School South Wigston | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2018. | |
Parkland Primary School South Wigston ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2018
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE2 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Hillsborough Road, Glen Parva, LE2 9PT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE2 9RX, 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 9RX 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around LE2 9RX in Eyres Monsell is £206,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LE2 9RX, including Rolleston Primary School (Requires improvement), South Wigston High School (Requires improvement) and Parkland Primary School South Wigston (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LE2 9RX is South Wigston, about 1,086 m away.
LE2 9RX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,807 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 9RX 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).