Postcode LE5 2BA is located in an urban city, within the Thurncourt ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Colchester Road area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Colchester Road is £46,752 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ocean Road Open Space.
Colchester Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Colchester Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Colchester Road is £46,752 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from LE5 2BA.
Colchester Road near LE5 2BA 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ocean Road Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Ocean Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Humberstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Humberstone Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Thurncourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £647,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £264,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £254,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £358,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thurncourt
In the LE5 2BA postcode area, located within Colchester Road, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 2a Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 4UN | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
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 LE5 2BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Osman
Thurncourt - Elected 4 May 2023
Teresa Aldred
Thurncourt - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.