LE8 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE8 is £337,259, broadly in line with the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE8 cost 17.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE8 have fallen 0.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£430,711	723
Semi-detached	£268,817	604
Terraced	£234,848	350
Flat	£166,296	68
All types	£337,259	1819

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE8 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Fleckney Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Great Glen St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
LGS Stoneygate	Other	Not inspected	mi
Leicester Grammar School Trust	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

108,165

Population

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

38.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE8 are 255.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

255.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE8 is collected by Blaby. The Band D rate is £2,184/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

LE8 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE8 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£337,259), low crime (94% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (255 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE7

LEICESTER

£386K

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£303K

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£301K

▲ 4.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE8?

The average house price in LE8 (LEICESTER) is £337,259, based on 1819 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.2% over the past year.

Is LE8 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE8?

There are 15 schools in or near LE8. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE8?

Council tax in LE8 is collected by Blaby. The Band D rate is £2,184 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE8?

The average broadband download speed in LE8 is 255 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in LE8 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 8% are social housing. The total population is approximately 108,165.