Leicester LE8 area guide
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Is Leicester LE8 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE8), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £335,005 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (7 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).
- B Safetycrime 18% below average
- B Schools78% 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
£335,005
Population
49,820
Recorded crime
186.2
Schools
16
Broadband
74%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE8 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (693 of 21,595) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 176 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 LE8, 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 (151 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 174/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 20,644
Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE8.
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Leicester LE8: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE8 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE8), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £335,005 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (7 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 LE8?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE8 runs at 186.2 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE8 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE8 runs at 186.2 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE8?
Homes in Leicester LE8 sell for around £335,005 on average, based on 624 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE8 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (693 of 21,595) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 176 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE8?
There are 16 schools in Leicester LE8 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE8 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE8, 7 (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE8 a deprived area?
Leicester LE8 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).