Leicester LE5 5 area guide
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Is Leicester LE5 5 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE5 5), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £316,000 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 8% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
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
£316,000
Population
25,302
Recorded crime
245.5
Schools
9
Broadband
100%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE5 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE5 5 is rated high. Around 15.1% of properties (839 of 5,542) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 322 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 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 65/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 16%
- Households with children
- 46%
- Households
- 7,065
Owned 63% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE5 5.
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Leicester LE5 5: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE5 5 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE5 5), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £316,000 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE5 5?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE5 5 runs at 245.5 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE5 5 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE5 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE5 5 runs at 245.5 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE5 5?
Homes in Leicester LE5 5 sell for around £316,000 on average, based on 92 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE5 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE5 5 is rated high. Around 15.1% of properties (839 of 5,542) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 322 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE5 5?
There are 9 schools in Leicester LE5 5 (4 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE5 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE5 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE5 5 a deprived area?
Leicester LE5 5 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).