Leicester LE19 area guide
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Is Leicester LE19 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE19), recorded crime is 50% above the national average, homes sell for around £343,592 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 5 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).
- D Safetycrime 50% above average
- B Schools80% 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
£343,592
Population
26,507
Recorded crime
341.1
Schools
6
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE19
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE19 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (58 of 9,596) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 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 sold price in LE19, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (51 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE19 (May 24–Jun 26, average 175/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 10,844
Owned 75% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE19.
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Leicester LE19: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE19 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE19), recorded crime is 50% above the national average, homes sell for around £343,592 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (4 of 5 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).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE19?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE19 runs at 341.1 per 1,000 properties, 50% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE19 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE19 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE19 runs at 341.1 per 1,000 properties, 50% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE19?
Homes in Leicester LE19 sell for around £343,592 on average, based on 391 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE19 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE19 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (58 of 9,596) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE19?
There are 6 schools in Leicester LE19 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE19 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE19, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE19 a deprived area?
Leicester LE19 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).