Leicester LE11 area guide
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Is Leicester LE11 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE11), recorded crime is 125% above the national average, homes sell for around £288,439 on average, there are 29 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 125% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£288,439
Population
71,306
Recorded crime
512.0
Schools
29
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE11
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE11 is rated high. Around 13.8% of properties (5,544 of 40,098) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,696 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LE11, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (167 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE11 (May 24–Jun 26, average 604/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 26,220
Owned 58% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE11.
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Leicester LE11: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE11 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE11), recorded crime is 125% above the national average, homes sell for around £288,439 on average, there are 29 schools in the area (7 of 7 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE11?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE11 runs at 512.0 per 1,000 properties, 125% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE11 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE11 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE11 runs at 512.0 per 1,000 properties, 125% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE11?
Homes in Leicester LE11 sell for around £288,439 on average, based on 766 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE11 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE11 is rated high. Around 13.8% of properties (5,544 of 40,098) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,696 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE11?
There are 29 schools in Leicester LE11 (14 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE11 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE11, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE11 a deprived area?
Leicester LE11 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).