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LE12

LOUGHBOROUGH

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE12 is the postcode district for LOUGHBOROUGH, located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £328,474
1yr change ▲ 11.4%
Crime 29% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£328,474

▲ 11.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

105.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

29% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

34 schools

Broadband Speed

234 Mbps

Property Prices in LE12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE12 is £328,474, which is 6% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE12 cost 14.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE12 have risen 11.4% 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 £426,053 1562
Semi-detached £258,742 1289
Terraced £222,855 795
Flat £153,249 152
All types £328,474 3953

5-Year Price History

£314K £323K £332K £341K £350K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LE12

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

With 105.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE12 has a crime rate significantly 29% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
33.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
25.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LE12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE12 has 34 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Oxley Primary School Shepshed Primary Good mi
Belton Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre Primary Good mi
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

126,736

Population

67

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE12 are 234.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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234.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE12 is collected by Rushcliffe. The Band D rate is £2,311/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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LE12 — LOUGHBOROUGH

Area Summary

LE12 (LOUGHBOROUGH) offers property prices near the national average (£328,474), higher-than-average crime (29% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (234 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LE12 LOUGHBOROUGH

What is the average house price in LE12 LOUGHBOROUGH?
The average house price in LE12 (LOUGHBOROUGH) is £328,474, based on 3953 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.4% over the past year.
Is LE12 LOUGHBOROUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in LE12 is above the national average (105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LE12 LOUGHBOROUGH?
The population of LE12 (LOUGHBOROUGH) is approximately 126,736 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LE12?
The average broadband download speed in LE12 is 234 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LE12 LOUGHBOROUGH?
There are 34 schools in or near LE12. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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