Leicester LE65 area guide
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Is Leicester LE65 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE65), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £354,340 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 34% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£354,340
Population
24,002
Recorded crime
149.6
Schools
11
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE65
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE65 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (399 of 10,379) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 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 LE65, 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 (76 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE65 (May 24–Jun 26, average 89/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 10,129
Owned 74% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE65.
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Leicester LE65: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE65 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE65), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £354,340 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE65?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE65 runs at 149.6 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE65 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE65 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE65 runs at 149.6 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE65?
Homes in Leicester LE65 sell for around £354,340 on average, based on 314 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE65 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE65 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (399 of 10,379) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE65?
There are 11 schools in Leicester LE65 (7 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE65 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE65, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE65 a deprived area?
Leicester LE65 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).