LE9 — LEICESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE9 is £303,049, which is 13% below the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE9 cost 5.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE9 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£411,774	1038
Semi-detached	£246,350	1031
Terraced	£204,433	499
Flat	£117,216	111
All types	£303,049	2766

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE9

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE9 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LE9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE9 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Barwell Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Newbold Verdon Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Brooke House Day School	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 LE9 are 225.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

225.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE9 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

LE9 — LEICESTER

Area Summary

LE9 (LEICESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£303,049), low crime (94% below national average), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (225 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE8

LEICESTER

£337K

▼ 0.2% YoY

LE10

HINCKLEY

£301K

▲ 4.3% YoY

LE11

LOUGHBOROUGH

£274K

▼ 8.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE9?

The average house price in LE9 (LEICESTER) is £303,049, based on 2766 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is LE9 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE9 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 (1.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE9?

There are 26 schools in or near LE9. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE9?

Council tax in LE9 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 LE9?

The average broadband download speed in LE9 is 225 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 38% of homes in LE9 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 8% are social housing. The total population is approximately 108,165.