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LE9

LEICESTER

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE9 is the postcode district for LEICESTER, located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £303,049
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£303,049

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

225 Mbps

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.

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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

£300K £302K £304K £306K £308K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

108,165

Population

62

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.

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225.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LE9 LEICESTER

What is the average house price in LE9 LEICESTER?
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 LEICESTER 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 is the population of LE9 LEICESTER?
The population of LE9 (LEICESTER) is approximately 108,165 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE9 LEICESTER?
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.

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