Postcode sector · LE4 0

Leicester LE4 0 area guide

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Is Leicester LE4 0 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE4 0), recorded crime is 69% above the national average, homes sell for around £688,444 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 69% above average
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
£688,444
from 127 sales
Population
23,953
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
451.5
per 1,000 · +69% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 3 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE4 0

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE4 0 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (97 of 7,017) 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 sold price in LE4 0, 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 (28 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in LE4 0 (May 24–Jun 26, average 131/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 38%
Households: 8,666

Owned 51% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE4 0.

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Leicester LE4 0: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE4 0 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE4 0?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE4 0 runs at 451.5 per 1,000 properties, 69% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE4 0 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE4 0 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE4 0 runs at 451.5 per 1,000 properties, 69% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE4 0?

Homes in Leicester LE4 0 sell for around £688,444 on average, based on 127 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE4 0 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE4 0 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (97 of 7,017) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE4 0?

There are 6 schools in Leicester LE4 0 (3 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Leicester LE4 0 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE4 0, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Leicester LE4 0 a deprived area?

Leicester LE4 0 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).