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LE6

LEICESTER

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE6 is the postcode district for LEICESTER, located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £329,782
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£329,782

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

16.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

346 Mbps

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.

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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

£314K £323K £332K £341K £349K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

116,682

Population

67

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.

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346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about LE6 LEICESTER

What is the average house price in LE6 LEICESTER?
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 LEICESTER 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 is the population of LE6 LEICESTER?
The population of LE6 (LEICESTER) is approximately 116,682 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE6 LEICESTER?
There are 6 schools in or near LE6. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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