Postcode sector · LE12 9

Leicester LE12 9 area guide

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Is Leicester LE12 9 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE12 9), recorded crime is 16% above the national average, homes sell for around £264,224 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 16% above average
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
£264,224
from 346 sales
Population
20,319
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
311.2
per 1,000 · +16% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
5 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE12 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE12 9 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (22 of 9,236) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 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 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (90 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 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 100/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 8,571

Owned 71% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE12 9.

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Leicester LE12 9: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE12 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE12 9?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE12 9 runs at 311.2 per 1,000 properties, 16% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE12 9 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE12 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE12 9 runs at 311.2 per 1,000 properties, 16% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE12 9?

Homes in Leicester LE12 9 sell for around £264,224 on average, based on 346 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE12 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE12 9 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (22 of 9,236) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE12 9?

There are 8 schools in Leicester LE12 9 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Leicester LE12 9 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE12 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Leicester LE12 9 a deprived area?

Leicester LE12 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).