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LE1 Area Report

Leicester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£131,762
Median Price
Postcode district (LE1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (LE1)
22
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LE1

Rental Yield
4.9
Price Growth
6.2
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
5.2
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (LE1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

1525
Crimes/month
57
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 1637
2025-05: 1762
2025-06: 1703
2025-07: 1648
2025-08: 1672
2025-09: 1432
2025-10: 1503
2025-11: 1467
2025-12: 1478
2026-01: 1568
2026-02: 1384
2026-03: 1624
2025-042026-03

↓ 8% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Leicester)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Leicester has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
4
education
3
health
4
crime
4
housing
2
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Leicester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). LE1 spans 2 local authorities; Leicester is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the LE1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£229,126
Leicester average
-0.3%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£386,133
Detached
£262,536
Semi-Detached
£207,214
Terraced
£143,386
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £78,685
01/12/2003: £97,628
01/12/2004: £116,650
01/12/2005: £118,949
01/12/2006: £125,454
01/12/2007: £132,272
01/12/2008: £114,538
01/12/2009: £114,776
01/12/2010: £118,779
01/12/2011: £117,609
01/12/2012: £119,715
01/12/2013: £122,378
01/12/2014: £129,379
01/12/2015: £138,172
01/12/2016: £150,371
01/12/2017: £160,273
01/12/2018: £171,907
01/12/2019: £176,149
01/12/2020: £191,429
01/12/2021: £207,901
01/12/2022: £231,136
01/12/2023: £226,980
01/12/2024: £229,737
01/12/2025: £229,126
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

15
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
4
Independent
1
Special
22
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 22 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.8
Avg Attainment 8
+7.8% vs national (42.5)
47.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Leicester

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in LE1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£250,000
38 sales
Flat
£120,000
382 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Leicester. For the headline LE1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.3%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Leicester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~2% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 2%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
8/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Market Place
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade I
    2
    Grade II*
    13
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Grade II listed building - national importance. Listed building consent required for changes.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:302 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    761mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2704h
    Sunshine/Year
    22.2 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: September
    Driest: August
    Now: 15.5°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 71%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.3/5
    Average Rating
    79%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    Frank'sTakeaway/sandwich shop
    5/5
    Hungry ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop
    3/5
    Toor SuperstoreRetailers - other
    2/5
    AJ Fresh Fruit And VegRetailers - other
    2/5
    Desi Street FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop
    3/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    16%
    Renewable Energy
    241g
    CO₂/kWh
    very high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 52.8%biomass 27.5%wind 15.5%imports 2.3%nuclear 1.8%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    74m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 74m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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