LE1 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE1 is £644,297, which is 85% above the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE1 cost 124.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE1 have risen 31.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£330,000	1
Semi-detached	£254,500	5
Terraced	£339,684	22
Flat	£130,975	248
All types	£644,297	407

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

154.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

66.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

110.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LE1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE1 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Children's Hospital School	Other	Not inspected	mi
WQE and Regent College Group	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
University of Leicester	Other	Not inspected	mi
De Montfort University	Other	Not inspected	mi
Beauchamp City Sixth Form	Post-16	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

388,348

Population

Median Age

22%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

22.0%

Private rent

27.0%

Social rent

23.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE1 are 302.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

302.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE1 is collected by Leicester Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LE1 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE1 (LEICESTER) offers above-average property prices (£644,297, 124% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (302 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE2

LEICESTER

£325K

▲ 2.1% YoY

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LEICESTER

£268K

▼ 7.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE1?

The average house price in LE1 (LEICESTER) is £644,297, based on 407 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 124% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 31.2% over the past year.

Is LE1 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (154.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (66.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE1?

There are 8 schools in or near LE1. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE1?

Council tax in LE1 is collected by Leicester Council. The Band D rate is £2,251 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE1?

The average broadband download speed in LE1 is 302 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 22% of homes in LE1 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 388,348.