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LE4

LEICESTER

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE4 encompasses LEICESTER and its surrounding areas in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £313,334
1yr change ▼ 25.0%
Crime 8% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£313,334

▼ 25.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% above national avg

Crime Rate

87.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

8% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

37 schools

Broadband Speed

389 Mbps

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.

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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

£282K £305K £328K £352K £375K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

6

Good

4

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 LE4 are 389.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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389.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LE4 LEICESTER

What is the average house price in LE4 LEICESTER?
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 LEICESTER 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 is the population of LE4 LEICESTER?
The population of LE4 (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 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 are schools like in LE4 LEICESTER?
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.

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