Postcode report
Is LE2 2DB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LE2 2DB: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE2 2DB is a postcode in Stoneygate, Leicester, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE2 2DB, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE2 2DB are health and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LE2 2DB is based on Oadby and Wigston 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,442 residents, 2,112 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near LE2 2DB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £252k from 43 rolling sales, down 9.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE2 2DB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE2 2DB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LE2 2DB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 50 HMO licences, 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LE2 2DB
Is LE2 2DB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE2 2DB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE2 2DB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LE2 2DB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for LE2 2DB?
LocaleIQ matched LE2 2DB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE2 2DB?
The latest median sold price is £252k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE2 2DB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 50 HMO licences, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.