LE5 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE5 is £284,722, which is 18% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Property values in LE5 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LE5 have fallen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£394,088	279
Semi-detached	£289,608	665
Terraced	£238,100	634
Flat	£125,174	146
All types	£284,722	1792

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE5

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

With 105.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE5 has a crime rate significantly 30% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE5 has 45 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Evington Valley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Mayflower Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Merrydale Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Linden Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitehall 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 LE5 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE5 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

LE5 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE5 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£284,722), higher-than-average crime (30% above national average), 45 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE5?

The average house price in LE5 (LEICESTER) is £284,722, based on 1792 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.2% over the past year.

Is LE5 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE5 is above the national average (105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (45.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE5?

There are 45 schools in or near LE5. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 13 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE5?

Council tax in LE5 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 LE5?

The average broadband download speed in LE5 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 22% of homes in LE5 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 23% are social housing. The total population is approximately 388,348.