Leicester LE7 area guide
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Is Leicester LE7 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE7), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £412,617 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (9 of 9 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).
- A Safetycrime 51% 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
£412,617
Population
79,165
Recorded crime
110.8
Schools
22
Broadband
75%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE7 is rated high. Around 7.6% of properties (2,177 of 28,579) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,187 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 LE7, 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 (175 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE7 (May 24–Jun 26, average 151/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 31,751
Owned 77% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE7.
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Leicester LE7: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE7 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE7), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £412,617 on average, there are 22 schools in the area (9 of 9 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 LE7?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE7 runs at 110.8 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE7 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE7 runs at 110.8 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE7?
Homes in Leicester LE7 sell for around £412,617 on average, based on 899 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE7 is rated high. Around 7.6% of properties (2,177 of 28,579) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,187 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE7?
There are 22 schools in Leicester LE7 (18 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE7 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE7, 9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE7 a deprived area?
Leicester LE7 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).