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LE1

LEICESTER

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE1 encompasses LEICESTER and its surrounding areas in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £644,297
1yr change ▲ 31.2%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£644,297

▲ 31.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

124% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

302 Mbps

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.

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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

£532K £577K £621K £666K £710K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

388,348

Population

57

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.

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302.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LE1 LEICESTER

What is the average house price in LE1 LEICESTER?
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 LEICESTER 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 is the population of LE1 LEICESTER?
The population of LE1 (LEICESTER) is approximately 388,348 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 22% of homes are owner-occupied, 27% are privately rented, and 23% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE1 LEICESTER?
There are 8 schools in or near LE1. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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