Postcode sector · LE12 7

Leicester LE12 7 area guide

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Is Leicester LE12 7 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE12 7), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £273,466 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£273,466
from 372 sales
Population
24,849
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
241.3
per 1,000 · -10% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
53%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE12 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE12 7 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (272 of 9,877) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 149 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 average (mean) sold price in LE12 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (81 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in LE12 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 10,566

Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE12 7.

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Leicester LE12 7: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE12 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE12 7?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE12 7 runs at 241.3 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE12 7 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE12 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE12 7 runs at 241.3 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE12 7?

Homes in Leicester LE12 7 sell for around £273,466 on average, based on 372 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE12 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE12 7 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (272 of 9,877) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 149 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE12 7?

There are 6 schools in Leicester LE12 7 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leicester LE12 7 a deprived area?

Leicester LE12 7 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).