Leicester LE9 area guide
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Is Leicester LE9 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE9), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £300,561 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (7 of 10 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).
- B Safetycrime 15% below average
- B Schools70% 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
£300,561
Population
73,176
Recorded crime
194.1
Schools
26
Broadband
76%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (419 of 32,111) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 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 LE9, 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 (237 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 262/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
- 28%
- Households
- 30,490
Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE9.
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Leicester LE9: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE9 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE9), recorded crime is 15% below the national average, homes sell for around £300,561 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (7 of 10 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 LE9?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE9 runs at 194.1 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE9 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE9 runs at 194.1 per 1,000 properties, 15% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE9?
Homes in Leicester LE9 sell for around £300,561 on average, based on 1,033 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE9 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (419 of 32,111) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 173 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE9?
There are 26 schools in Leicester LE9 (18 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE9 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE9, 7 (70%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE9 a deprived area?
Leicester LE9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).