Wren Close Leicester
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE2), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23103372.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: 32 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 South Wigston, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wash Brook Nature Park, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Saffron Group Practice, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £146,750 | £138,500 | £155,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £92,000 | £89,950 | £104,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £94,500 | £94,500 | £94,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £42,500 | £35,000 | £50,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £27,500 | £26,000 | £29,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £27,583 | £25,165 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2021 | 6 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2019 | 1 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £155,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jul 2018 | 2 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £156,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 3 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £138,500 | |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 8 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2012 | 2 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2010 | 6 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2007 | 8 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2005 | 6 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 3 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2005 | 4 LE2 6LX | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2004 | 8 LE2 6LX | Semi-detached | £94,500 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 4 LE2 6LX | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2003 | 6 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2000 | 3 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1997 | 4 LE2 6LX | Semi-detached | £26,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1997 | 5 LE2 6LX | Semi-detached | £29,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 1996 | 6 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £25,165 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 1 LE2 6LX | Terraced | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (86% 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)
- Milligan Road - LCCC, permissioned (300 m)
- 499A Saffron Lane, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 101 Knighton Fields Road West: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Velodrome Saffron Lane: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 27 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 6LX | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE2 6UF | not in 2 or 3 | 19 / 5 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 64 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE2 6LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE2 6UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wren Close Aylestone | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 28.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saffron Group Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warwick Hub | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Leicester Royal Infirmary | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Braunstone Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wash Brook Nature Park 2.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Riverside Park 61 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Andrews Football Club 8.0 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aylestone Allotments 5.7 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 65 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Saffron Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| The 'Roman' bridge, Aylestone | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Welford Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freemens Common | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Diamond Jubilee Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Ashclose Spinney | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| The Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 9 |
5 of the street's 9 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Knighton Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Granby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lancaster Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Jonathan North Girls' College | Secondary | 11–16 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| Montrose School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School | All-through | 2–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| WQE and Regent College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Fields Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Overdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGS Retail Ltd LE2 6UF | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Subway LE2 6UF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Munchies LE2 8AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Candy Shop LE2 6UG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Haven Support Limited LE2 6UE | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Harrison News LE2 8FB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
| Milligan Road LE2 8FD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| European Stores LE2 6UG | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Saffron Kebab House LE2 6UG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| McGorums LE2 6UG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| J J News And Mini Market LE2 6UG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| The Lounge LE2 6UG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Tesco Express LE2 6UG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Racheal's Bakery LE2 6UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Fat Tony's Fish Bar LE2 6UG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Copinger Road (20); On or near Bloomfield Road (19); On or near Manners Road (10); On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Percy Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 60% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Robin Close · Percy Road · Bloomfield Road · Vernon Road · Manners Road · Heathcott Road · Copinger Road · Kempson Road · Blackberry Street · Apple Crescent · Hallaton Street · Vaughan Road
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.