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.
LE2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE2 postcode area.
120,829
37
£ 38,224 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
Granby Primary School
Montrose School
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Hazel Community Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Marriott Primary School
Medway Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
182 nearby- Ambala
- Amelia Nour
- HGS Retail Ltd
- Saffron Pharmacy
- Glenhills Pharmacy
- + 177 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Croft Hotel
- Dawn Centre
- Flexistay Gables ApartHotel
- Grafton House Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Leicester
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Glenhills Sports And Social Club
- The Glen Parva Manor
- The Foxpond
- Aylestone Conservative Club
- Cradock Arms
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
199 nearby- Bru Oadby
- Petite Street Play Village LTD
- Elior At Birch Court
- Isabellas Cafe
- The Park Cafe
- + 194 more
Takeaway Shop
147 nearby- Carvers Cobs
- Burgrill
- Al Barakah Fish And Chips
- American Fried Chicken
- Blank Cake
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi
- Anna Supermarket
- B And M Retail Ltd
- Choice Supermarket
- Co-op
- + 18 more
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