Leicester LE3 8 area guide
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Is Leicester LE3 8 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE3 8), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £310,731 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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).
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
£310,731
Population
19,450
Recorded crime
354.8
Schools
2
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE3 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE3 8 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (48 of 5,312) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 21 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (52 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 101/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 7,907
Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE3 8.
Browse postcodes
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Leicester LE3 8: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE3 8 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE3 8), recorded crime is 33% above the national average, homes sell for around £310,731 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, 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 LE3 8?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE3 8 runs at 354.8 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE3 8 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE3 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE3 8 runs at 354.8 per 1,000 properties, 33% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE3 8?
Homes in Leicester LE3 8 sell for around £310,731 on average, based on 166 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE3 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE3 8 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (48 of 5,312) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 21 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE3 8?
There are 2 schools in Leicester LE3 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Leicester LE3 8 a deprived area?
Leicester LE3 8 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).