LE4 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE4 is £313,334, which is 10% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE4 cost 9.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE4 have fallen 25.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£353,452	387
Semi-detached	£266,605	1197
Terraced	£234,348	828
Flat	£134,741	151
All types	£313,334	2665

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE4

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

With 87.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE4 has a crime rate 8% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE4 has 37 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Catherine Infant School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Catherine Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Rushey Mead Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wyvern Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wolsey House Primary School	Primary	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 LE4 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE4 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

LE4 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE4 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£313,334), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (389 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE3

LEICESTER

£268K

▼ 7.6% YoY

LE5

LEICESTER

£285K

▼ 3.2% YoY

LE6

LEICESTER

£330K

▲ 5.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE4?

The average house price in LE4 (LEICESTER) is £313,334, based on 2665 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 25.0% over the past year.

Is LE4 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE4 is close to the national average at 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (32.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE4?

There are 37 schools in or near LE4. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 6 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE4?

Council tax in LE4 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 LE4?

The average broadband download speed in LE4 is 389 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 22% of homes in LE4 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 388,348.