Leicester LE13 area guide
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Is Leicester LE13 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE13), recorded crime is 23% above the national average, homes sell for around £272,255 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 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).
- D Safetycrime 23% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£272,255
Population
28,136
Recorded crime
280.4
Schools
10
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE13 is rated high. Around 9.7% of properties (1,489 of 15,430) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 155 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 LE13, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (131 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 LE13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 209/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 12,180
Owned 68% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE13.
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Leicester LE13: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE13 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE13), recorded crime is 23% above the national average, homes sell for around £272,255 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 LE13?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE13 runs at 280.4 per 1,000 properties, 23% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE13 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE13 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE13 runs at 280.4 per 1,000 properties, 23% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE13?
Homes in Leicester LE13 sell for around £272,255 on average, based on 617 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE13 is rated high. Around 9.7% of properties (1,489 of 15,430) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 155 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE13?
There are 10 schools in Leicester LE13 (6 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE13 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE13, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE13 a deprived area?
Leicester LE13 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).