Postcode sector · LE2 6

Leicester LE2 6 area guide

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Is Leicester LE2 6 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE2 6), recorded crime is 47% above the national average, homes sell for around £241,211 on average, there are 8 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
£241,211
from 150 sales
Population
31,587
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
392.9
per 1,000 · +47% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
4 primary · 3 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
3.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE2 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE2 6 is rated medium. Around 3.3% of properties (234 of 7,171) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 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 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 115/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 11,758

Owned 50% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE2 6.

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Leicester LE2 6: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE2 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE2 6?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE2 6 runs at 392.9 per 1,000 properties, 47% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE2 6 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE2 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE2 6 runs at 392.9 per 1,000 properties, 47% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE2 6?

Homes in Leicester LE2 6 sell for around £241,211 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE2 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE2 6 is rated medium. Around 3.3% of properties (234 of 7,171) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 75 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE2 6?

There are 8 schools in Leicester LE2 6 (4 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leicester LE2 6 a deprived area?

Leicester LE2 6 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).