Leicester LE8 9 area guide
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Is Leicester LE8 9 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE8 9), recorded crime is 46% below the national average, homes sell for around £435,415 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, 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).
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
£435,415
Population
5,546
Recorded crime
145.6
Schools
3
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE8 9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE8 9 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (72 of 2,420) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 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 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (18 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 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 2,197
Owned 79% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE8 9.
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Leicester LE8 9: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE8 9 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE8 9), recorded crime is 46% below the national average, homes sell for around £435,415 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, 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 9?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE8 9 runs at 145.6 per 1,000 properties, 46% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE8 9 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE8 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE8 9 runs at 145.6 per 1,000 properties, 46% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE8 9?
Homes in Leicester LE8 9 sell for around £435,415 on average, based on 71 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE8 9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE8 9 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (72 of 2,420) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE8 9?
There are 3 schools in Leicester LE8 9 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Leicester LE8 9 a deprived area?
Leicester LE8 9 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).