LE6 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE6 is £329,782, which is 5% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE6 cost 14.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE6 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£427,683	227
Semi-detached	£271,845	191
Terraced	£225,336	112
Flat	£145,682	11
All types	£329,782	553

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE6

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

With 16.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE6 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE6 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Martinshaw Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Lady Jane Grey Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ratby Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

116,682

Population

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

35.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE6 are 346.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE6 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

LE6 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE6 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£329,782), low crime (80% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (346 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE6?

The average house price in LE6 (LEICESTER) is £329,782, based on 553 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.

Is LE6 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE6 is significantly below the national average (16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE6?

There are 6 schools in or near LE6. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE6?

Council tax in LE6 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 LE6?

The average broadband download speed in LE6 is 346 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 35% of homes in LE6 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 116,682.