Area Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE2 postcode area.

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Population

120,829

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,224 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

LE2 has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

home £288,084 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE2 is a postcode district in Leicester, East Midlands, covering 2039 active and 738 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LE2 (16%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households (7%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes LE2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LE2 are around £288k, up 4.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LE2 at 342 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, LE2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.8%
Asian / British Asian33.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences15578
Public order4497
Criminal damage and arson4001
Anti-social behaviour3848
Other theft3127

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils
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Granby Primary School

Good453 pupils
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Montrose School

Good455 pupils
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Eyres Monsell Primary School

Good389 pupils
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Hazel Community Primary School

Good381 pupils
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils
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Marriott Primary School

Good438 pupils
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

182 nearby
  • Ambala
  • Amelia Nour
  • HGS Retail Ltd
  • Saffron Pharmacy
  • Glenhills Pharmacy
  • + 177 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Croft Hotel
  • Dawn Centre
  • Flexistay Gables ApartHotel
  • Grafton House Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Leicester
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Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Glenhills Sports And Social Club
  • The Glen Parva Manor
  • The Foxpond
  • Aylestone Conservative Club
  • Cradock Arms
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

199 nearby
  • Bru Oadby
  • Petite Street Play Village LTD
  • Elior At Birch Court
  • Isabellas Cafe
  • The Park Cafe
  • + 194 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

147 nearby
  • Carvers Cobs
  • Burgrill
  • Al Barakah Fish And Chips
  • American Fried Chicken
  • Blank Cake
  • + 142 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Anna Supermarket
  • B And M Retail Ltd
  • Choice Supermarket
  • Co-op
  • + 18 more