LE2 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE2 is £324,990, which is 7% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE2 cost 13.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE2 have risen 2.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£489,495	759
Semi-detached	£282,978	1233
Terraced	£227,757	1182
Flat	£147,024	397
All types	£324,990	3708

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE2

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

With 100.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE2 has a crime rate significantly 23% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE2 has 43 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Granby Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Montrose School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Eyres Monsell Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hazel Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Marriott Primary School	Primary	Good	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 LE2 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE2 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

LE2 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE2 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£324,990), higher-than-average crime (23% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE1

LEICESTER

£644K

▲ 31.2% YoY

LE3

LEICESTER

£268K

▼ 7.6% YoY

LE4

LEICESTER

£313K

▼ 25.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE2?

The average house price in LE2 (LEICESTER) is £324,990, based on 3708 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.1% over the past year.

Is LE2 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE2 is above the national average (100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (36.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE2?

There are 43 schools in or near LE2. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 13 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE2?

Council tax in LE2 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 LE2?

The average broadband download speed in LE2 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 22% of homes in LE2 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 388,348.