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LE2 Area Report

Leicester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£264,173
Median Price
Postcode district (LE2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (LE2)
19
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.7/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LE2

Rental Yield
4.9
Price Growth
6.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.6
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (LE2)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

298
Crimes/month
57
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Leicester)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Leicester has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
4
education
3
health
4
crime
4
housing
2
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Leicester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). LE2 spans 4 local authorities; Leicester is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the LE2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£229,126
Leicester average
-0.3%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£386,133
Detached
£262,536
Semi-Detached
£207,214
Terraced
£143,386
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £78,685
01/12/2003: £97,628
01/12/2004: £116,650
01/12/2005: £118,949
01/12/2006: £125,454
01/12/2007: £132,272
01/12/2008: £114,538
01/12/2009: £114,776
01/12/2010: £118,779
01/12/2011: £117,609
01/12/2012: £119,715
01/12/2013: £122,378
01/12/2014: £129,379
01/12/2015: £138,172
01/12/2016: £150,371
01/12/2017: £160,273
01/12/2018: £171,907
01/12/2019: £176,149
01/12/2020: £191,429
01/12/2021: £207,901
01/12/2022: £231,136
01/12/2023: £226,980
01/12/2024: £229,737
01/12/2025: £229,126
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

9
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
6
Independent
1
Special
19
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 19 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.8
Avg Attainment 8
+7.8% vs national (42.5)
47.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Leicester

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in LE2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£425,000
1,233 sales
Semi-detached
£260,000
2,037 sales
Terraced
£210,000
1,922 sales
Flat
£140,000
690 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Leicester. For the headline LE2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.3%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Leicester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
12
Grade II
low heritage impact
Multiple listed buildings in the area - heritage considerations may apply.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

85/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:28 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.7°C
Avg Temperature
761mm
Annual Rainfall
2704h
Sunshine/Year
22.2 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: August
Now: 17.5°C, Clear skyHumidity: 60%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

46 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
89%
Rated Good or Very Good
46
Total Establishments
Knighton Victoria Bowls ClubOther catering premises
5/5
Knighton StoreRetailers - other
5/5
Little Explorers Day NurseryCaring Premises
5/5
Cradock ArmsPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Welford Court Residential HomeCaring Premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

15%
Renewable Energy
230g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 49.9%biomass 27.8%wind 13.9%imports 5.4%nuclear 1.9%solar 1.0%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

78m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 78m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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