Leicester LE8 6 area guide
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Is Leicester LE8 6 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE8 6), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £272,776 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 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 35% 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
£272,776
Population
13,765
Recorded crime
174.4
Schools
2
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE8 6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE8 6 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (220 of 3,803) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 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 LE8 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 LE8 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 30/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
- 5,632
Owned 77% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE8 6.
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Leicester LE8 6: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE8 6 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE8 6), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £272,776 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 2 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 6?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE8 6 runs at 174.4 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE8 6 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE8 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE8 6 runs at 174.4 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE8 6?
Homes in Leicester LE8 6 sell for around £272,776 on average, based on 101 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE8 6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE8 6 is rated high. Around 5.8% of properties (220 of 3,803) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE8 6?
There are 2 schools in Leicester LE8 6 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE8 6 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE8 6, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE8 6 a deprived area?
Leicester LE8 6 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).