Ealing Road Leicester
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (LE2), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23100981.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Leicester costs £2,529 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Mary's Open Space, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Walnut St Med Ctr, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 597 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Leicester in 2026-27: Band D £2,529 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,686 | £1,967 | £2,248 | £2,529 | £3,091 | £3,653 | £4,215 | £5,058 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Velodrome Saffron Lane: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- 101 Knighton Fields Road West: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 188 Welford Road, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Filbert Street Stadium (remainder of site): up to 73 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands), Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 70 m and 74 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 7SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 7SX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 7SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aylestone Road | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walnut St Med Ctr | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Pharmacy Hub | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aylestone Road (Dental Surgery) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Leicester Royal Infirmary | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hinckley Road Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Mary's Open Space 4.1 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aylestone Recreation Ground 2.9 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Aylestone Allotments 5.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct, a scheduled monument, 370 m north-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct | Scheduled monument | 370 m north-west |
| Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas and St Xenophon | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Welford Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Engineering Building, University of Leicester | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Victoria Park, Leicester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Leicester Castle and the Magazine Gateway | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Greyfriars, Leicester | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freemens Common | Wood | 370 m north-east |
| Ashclose Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Holbrook Spinney | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Old Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leicester: see them on the Leicester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leicester College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| WQE and Regent College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Mary's Fields Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lancaster Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Granby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marriott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healand Labs LE2 7SR | Distributors/Transporters | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leicester Sports Centre LE2 7SR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| J.V.W. Fresh Produce LE2 7SN | Distributors/Transporters | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Jackie's Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Marination Station Ltd LE2 7SQ | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jai Jaliyan Caterers LE2 7SQ | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Mikes Sweet Stop Ltd LE2 7SQ | Manufacturers/packers | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Mmmgirl Bakery LE2 7TD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Chroma Church LE2 7TD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Chroma Food Bank LE2 7TD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2024 |
| Freemen's Kitchen And Bar LE2 7SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Rowda Group / Chaiiwala LE2 7SQ | Distributors/Transporters | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Tha Range LE2 7TF | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Morrisons LE2 7LT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2024 |
| M & M | Mobile caterer | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 |
| Public order | 112 |
| Drugs | 90 |
| Shoplifting | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Euston Street (422); On or near Putney Road West (128); On or near Hawkins Road (28); On or near Shopping Area (16); On or near Ealing Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 34% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands): Remedial works, 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LE2 7SZ: 7 addresses
- LE2 7SR: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- LE2 7SX: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chiswick Road · Euston Street · Putney Road West · Saffron Lane · Commercial Square · Saffron Lane · Old Saffron Lane · Putney Road · Hawkins Road · Maris Lane · Pentland Close · Islington Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.