Leicester LE18 area guide
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Is Leicester LE18 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE18), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £281,504 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (5 of 8 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).
- C Safetycrime 5% above average
- C Schools63% 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
£281,504
Population
38,051
Recorded crime
240.3
Schools
15
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE18 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (125 of 16,892) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 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 LE18, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (94 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 LE18 (May 24–Apr 26, average 203/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 15,879
Owned 75% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE18.
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Leicester LE18: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE18 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE18), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £281,504 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (5 of 8 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 LE18?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE18 runs at 240.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE18 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE18 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE18 runs at 240.3 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE18?
Homes in Leicester LE18 sell for around £281,504 on average, based on 548 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE18 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (125 of 16,892) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE18?
There are 15 schools in Leicester LE18 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE18 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE18, 5 (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE18 a deprived area?
Leicester LE18 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).