Postcode sector · LE2 1

Leicester LE2 1 area guide

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Is Leicester LE2 1 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE2 1), recorded crime is 132% above the national average, homes sell for around £258,417 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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
£258,417
from 152 sales
Population
30,947
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
620.2
per 1,000 · +132% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE2 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE2 1 is rated medium. Around 0.5% of properties (35 of 6,394) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 LE2 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 LE2 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 116/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 30
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 10,593

Owned 41% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 47%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE2 1.

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Leicester LE2 1: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE2 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE2 1?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE2 1 runs at 620.2 per 1,000 properties, 132% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE2 1 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE2 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE2 1 runs at 620.2 per 1,000 properties, 132% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE2 1?

Homes in Leicester LE2 1 sell for around £258,417 on average, based on 152 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE2 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE2 1 is rated medium. Around 0.5% of properties (35 of 6,394) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE2 1?

There are 4 schools in Leicester LE2 1 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leicester LE2 1 a deprived area?

Leicester LE2 1 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).