Leicester LE5 4 area guide
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Is Leicester LE5 4 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE5 4), recorded crime is 22% above the national average, homes sell for around £282,693 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
£282,693
Population
27,437
Recorded crime
325.4
Schools
4
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE5 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE5 4 is rated high. Around 13.7% of properties (817 of 5,980) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 118 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (25 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 89/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 21%
- Households with children
- 44%
- Households
- 8,141
Owned 52% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 27%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE5 4.
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Leicester LE5 4: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE5 4 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE5 4), recorded crime is 22% above the national average, homes sell for around £282,693 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).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE5 4?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE5 4 runs at 325.4 per 1,000 properties, 22% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE5 4 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE5 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE5 4 runs at 325.4 per 1,000 properties, 22% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE5 4?
Homes in Leicester LE5 4 sell for around £282,693 on average, based on 85 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE5 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE5 4 is rated high. Around 13.7% of properties (817 of 5,980) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 118 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE5 4?
There are 4 schools in Leicester LE5 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Leicester LE5 4 a deprived area?
Leicester LE5 4 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).