Leicester LE5 3 area guide
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Is Leicester LE5 3 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE5 3), recorded crime is 59% above the national average, homes sell for around £244,060 on average, there are 7 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
£244,060
Population
27,164
Recorded crime
425.9
Schools
7
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE5 3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE5 3 is rated high. Around 21.0% of properties (914 of 4,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 157 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 LE5 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (18 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 LE5 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 79/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 22%
- Households with children
- 43%
- Households
- 8,030
Owned 43% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 37%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE5 3.
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Leicester LE5 3: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE5 3 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE5 3), recorded crime is 59% above the national average, homes sell for around £244,060 on average, there are 7 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).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE5 3?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE5 3 runs at 425.9 per 1,000 properties, 59% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE5 3 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE5 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE5 3 runs at 425.9 per 1,000 properties, 59% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE5 3?
Homes in Leicester LE5 3 sell for around £244,060 on average, based on 36 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE5 3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE5 3 is rated high. Around 21.0% of properties (914 of 4,345) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 157 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE5 3?
There are 7 schools in Leicester LE5 3 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Leicester LE5 3 a deprived area?
Leicester LE5 3 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).