Postcode sector · LE4 2

Leicester LE4 2 area guide

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Is Leicester LE4 2 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE4 2), recorded crime is 78% above the national average, homes sell for around £251,099 on average, there are 4 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 2/10, 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
£251,099
from 118 sales
Population
17,372
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
477.3
per 1,000 · +78% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Leicester LE4 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE4 2 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (76 of 4,828) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 LE4 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (27 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 LE4 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 124/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 39%
Households: 6,313

Owned 43% · Social rent 39% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE4 2.

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Leicester LE4 2: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE4 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE4 2?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE4 2 runs at 477.3 per 1,000 properties, 78% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE4 2 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE4 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE4 2 runs at 477.3 per 1,000 properties, 78% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE4 2?

Homes in Leicester LE4 2 sell for around £251,099 on average, based on 118 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE4 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE4 2 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (76 of 4,828) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE4 2?

There are 4 schools in Leicester LE4 2 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leicester LE4 2 a deprived area?

Leicester LE4 2 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).