LE7 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE7 is £386,108, which is 11% above the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE7 cost 34.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE7 have fallen 9.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£486,051	1155
Semi-detached	£289,027	801
Terraced	£238,887	410
Flat	£143,887	130
All types	£386,108	2576

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE7

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

With 21.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE7 has a crime rate well 74% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE7 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Latimer Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Billesdon Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cossington Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ratcliffe College	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Martin High School Anstey	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

54,052

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE7 are 290.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

290.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE7 is collected by Melton. The Band D rate is £2,140/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

LE7 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE7 (LEICESTER) offers above-average property prices (£386,108, 35% above national average), low crime (74% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (290 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 LE7?

The average house price in LE7 (LEICESTER) is £386,108, based on 2576 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.6% over the past year.

Is LE7 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE7 is significantly below the national average (21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE7?

There are 22 schools in or near LE7. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE7?

Council tax in LE7 is collected by Melton. The Band D rate is £2,140 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE7?

The average broadband download speed in LE7 is 290 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in LE7 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 54,052.