Postcode sector · LE16 7

Leicester LE16 7 area guide

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Is Leicester LE16 7 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE16 7), recorded crime is 82% below the national average, homes sell for around £421,546 on average, there are 9 schools in the area, 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).

A Safetycrime 82% below 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
£421,546
from 355 sales
Population
23,682
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
47.9
per 1,000 · -82% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
9
6 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
80%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
5.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE16 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE16 7 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (495 of 8,426) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 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 LE16 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (63 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 LE16 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 9,690

Owned 73% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE16 7.

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Leicester LE16 7: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE16 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE16 7?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE16 7 runs at 47.9 per 1,000 properties, 82% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE16 7 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE16 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE16 7 runs at 47.9 per 1,000 properties, 82% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE16 7?

Homes in Leicester LE16 7 sell for around £421,546 on average, based on 355 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE16 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE16 7 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (495 of 8,426) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 73 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE16 7?

There are 9 schools in Leicester LE16 7 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leicester LE16 7 a deprived area?

Leicester LE16 7 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).