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LE5

LEICESTER

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE5 covers LEICESTER in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £284,722
1yr change ▼ 3.2%
Crime 30% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£284,722

▼ 3.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% below national avg

Crime Rate

105.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

45 schools

Broadband Speed

390 Mbps

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.

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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

£275K £280K £285K £290K £295K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

13

Good

2

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 LE5 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about LE5 LEICESTER

What is the average house price in LE5 LEICESTER?
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 LEICESTER 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 is the population of LE5 LEICESTER?
The population of LE5 (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 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 are schools like in LE5 LEICESTER?
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.

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