Postcode sector · LE17 4

Leicester LE17 4 area guide

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Is Leicester LE17 4 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE17 4), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £356,792 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), 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 54% 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
£356,792
from 203 sales
Population
19,290
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
122.8
per 1,000 · -54% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 2 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
72%
gigabit-ready · 91% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE17 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE17 4 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (44 of 7,405) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (46 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 52/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,752

Owned 73% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE17 4.

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Leicester LE17 4: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE17 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE17 4?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE17 4 runs at 122.8 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE17 4 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE17 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE17 4 runs at 122.8 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE17 4?

Homes in Leicester LE17 4 sell for around £356,792 on average, based on 203 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE17 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE17 4 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (44 of 7,405) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE17 4?

There are 5 schools in Leicester LE17 4 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Leicester LE17 4 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE17 4, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Leicester LE17 4 a deprived area?

Leicester LE17 4 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).