Leicester LE12 area guide
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Is Leicester LE12 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE12), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £313,336 on average, there are 34 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 18% below average
- A Schools88% 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
£313,336
Population
90,369
Recorded crime
186.4
Schools
34
Broadband
58%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE12 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (1,956 of 40,058) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 755 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 LE12, 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 (301 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE12 (May 24–Jun 26, average 300/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 37,681
Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE12.
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Leicester LE12: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE12 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE12), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £313,336 on average, there are 34 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE12?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE12 runs at 186.4 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE12 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE12 runs at 186.4 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE12?
Homes in Leicester LE12 sell for around £313,336 on average, based on 1,423 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE12 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (1,956 of 40,058) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 755 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE12?
There are 34 schools in Leicester LE12 (24 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE12 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE12, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE12 a deprived area?
Leicester LE12 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).