Leicester · LE2
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LE2 (Oadby) in a nutshell
LE2 covers Oadby, Knighton, Highfields, Aylestone, Glen Parva, in Blaby and Harborough and Leicester and Oadby and Wigston. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for LE2
Two councils in one district
LE2 is split between Blaby and Harborough and Leicester and Oadby and Wigston. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
LE2 stretches across Aylestone, Castle, Evington and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'LE2', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Leicester has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Leicester: 26.9% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
More detail on the Leicester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does LE2 cover?
LE2 (Oadby, Knighton, Highfields, Aylestone, Glen Parva) includes the wards of Aylestone, Castle, Evington, Eyres Monsell, Glen, Glen Parva, Knighton, Oadby Brocks Hill, Oadby Grange, Oadby St Peter's, Oadby Uplands, Oadby Woodlands, Saffron, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Thurnby & Houghton, Westcotes, Wigston St Wolstan's, Wycliffe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to LE2?
Neighbouring districts include LE18 (Wigston), LE1 (Leicester), LE5 (Hamilton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering LE2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in LE2?
About 44,054 households and 119,003 residents at the 2011 Census, across 2,062 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is LE2 in?
LE2 sits in Blaby, Harborough, Leicester, Oadby and Wigston (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, Leicester South, Leicester West, Mid Leicestershire, Rutland and Stamford, South Leicestershire.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- LE2 1
- Areas covered
- Oadby, Knighton, Highfields, Aylestone, Glen Parva 2
- Active postcodes
- 2,062 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 44,054 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 119,003 2
- Electoral wards
- Aylestone, Castle, Evington, Eyres Monsell, Glen, Glen Parva, Knighton, Oadby Brocks Hill … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, Leicester South, Leicester West, Mid Leicestershire, Rutland and Stamford, South Leicestershire 4
- Local authority
- Blaby, Harborough, Leicester, Oadby and Wigston 4
- Households in converted/shared houses (Leicester built-up area)
- 2.7% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.