Leicester LE17 area guide
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Is Leicester LE17 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE17), recorded crime is 66% below the national average, homes sell for around £399,500 on average, there are 14 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).
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
£399,500
Population
38,257
Recorded crime
76.7
Schools
14
Broadband
46%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE17 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (119 of 15,620) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 57 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 LE17, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (86 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 LE17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 70/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 14,930
Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE17.
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Leicester LE17: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE17 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE17), recorded crime is 66% below the national average, homes sell for around £399,500 on average, there are 14 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).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE17?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE17 runs at 76.7 per 1,000 properties, 66% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE17 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE17 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE17 runs at 76.7 per 1,000 properties, 66% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE17?
Homes in Leicester LE17 sell for around £399,500 on average, based on 357 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE17 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (119 of 15,620) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 57 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE17?
There are 14 schools in Leicester LE17 (11 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Leicester LE17 a deprived area?
Leicester LE17 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).