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Leicester LE3 0 area guide

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Is Leicester LE3 0 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE3 0), recorded crime is 274% above the national average, homes sell for around £207,309 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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
£207,309
from 143 sales
Population
23,734
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
1000.0
per 1,000 · +274% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE3 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE3 0 is rated high. Around 4.3% of properties (324 of 7,614) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 47 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 LE3 0, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (50 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 LE3 0 (May 24–Apr 26, average 222/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 30
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 8,884

Owned 39% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 51%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE3 0.

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Leicester LE3 0: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE3 0 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE3 0?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE3 0 runs at 1000.0 per 1,000 properties, 274% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE3 0 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE3 0 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE3 0 runs at 1000.0 per 1,000 properties, 274% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE3 0?

Homes in Leicester LE3 0 sell for around £207,309 on average, based on 143 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE3 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE3 0 is rated high. Around 4.3% of properties (324 of 7,614) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 47 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE3 0?

There are 3 schools in Leicester LE3 0 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leicester LE3 0 a deprived area?

Leicester LE3 0 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).