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Leicester LE7 1 area guide

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Is Leicester LE7 1 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE7 1), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £364,853 on average, there are 2 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, 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.

Flood risk in Leicester LE7 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE7 1 is rated high. Around 39.3% of properties (1,179 of 3,003) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 800 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)

1995: £53,158 (148 sales)1996: £53,111 (165 sales)1997: £54,795 (155 sales)1998: £66,642 (166 sales)1999: £59,029 (145 sales)2000: £62,440 (155 sales)2001: £68,886 (142 sales)2002: £94,273 (183 sales)2003: £124,381 (183 sales)2004: £140,230 (158 sales)2005: £153,567 (126 sales)2006: £147,535 (174 sales)2007: £161,073 (149 sales)2008: £148,985 (72 sales)2009: £145,035 (67 sales)2010: £143,948 (78 sales)2011: £142,525 (61 sales)2012: £145,526 (81 sales)2013: £149,025 (67 sales)2014: £150,509 (106 sales)2015: £166,415 (99 sales)2016: £176,817 (90 sales)2017: £185,517 (98 sales)2018: £192,974 (101 sales)2019: £463,198 (113 sales)2020: £232,484 (64 sales)2021: £230,121 (108 sales)2022: £235,836 (73 sales)2023: £300,235 (69 sales)2024: £364,853 (69 sales)2025: £279,453 (95 sales)2026: £303,846 (13 sales) 2026: £303,846 (13 sales) — part year so far £463,198 £53,111 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LE7 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (13 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 35 crimesJun 24: 36 crimesJul 24: 41 crimesAug 24: 37 crimesSep 24: 34 crimesOct 24: 39 crimesNov 24: 19 crimesDec 24: 17 crimesJan 25: 27 crimesFeb 25: 24 crimesMar 25: 37 crimesApr 25: 27 crimesMay 25: 39 crimesJun 25: 30 crimesJul 25: 38 crimesAug 25: 35 crimesSep 25: 36 crimesOct 25: 31 crimesNov 25: 31 crimesDec 25: 44 crimesJan 26: 31 crimesFeb 26: 24 crimesMar 26: 36 crimesApr 26: 34 crimes Apr 26: 34 crimes 44 17 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LE7 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 33/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
34%
Households with children
26%
Households
2,787

Owned 68% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LE7 1.

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Leicester LE7 1: frequently asked questions

Is Leicester LE7 1 a good place to live?

In Leicester (LE7 1), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £364,853 on average, there are 2 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Leicester LE7 1?

Recorded crime in Leicester LE7 1 runs at 278.7 per 1,000 properties, 4% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leicester LE7 1 safe?

Crime in Leicester LE7 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE7 1 runs at 278.7 per 1,000 properties, 4% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leicester LE7 1?

Homes in Leicester LE7 1 sell for around £364,853 on average, based on 69 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leicester LE7 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE7 1 is rated high. Around 39.3% of properties (1,179 of 3,003) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 800 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leicester LE7 1?

There are 2 schools in Leicester LE7 1 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Leicester LE7 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE7 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Leicester LE7 1 a deprived area?

Leicester LE7 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).