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LE1 Area Report

Leicester

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
46
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

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

Rental Yield
3.8
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

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

1505
Crimes/month
57
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-02: 1482
2025-03: 1613
2025-04: 1630
2025-05: 1761
2025-06: 1703
2025-07: 1646
2025-08: 1668
2025-09: 1434
2025-10: 1503
2025-11: 1467
2025-12: 1479
2026-01: 1570
2025-022026-01

↓ 7% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 3/10 — Most deprived 30%

Leicester has below-average deprivation levels, ranking in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
4
education
3
health
3
crime
3
housing
7
environment
4

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

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£230,992
Average Price
+1.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£388,719
Detached
£265,087
Semi-Detached
£208,927
Terraced
£144,007
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £224,367
2024-03: £222,574
2024-04: £221,728
2024-05: £225,421
2024-06: £224,195
2024-07: £224,533
2024-08: £225,007
2024-09: £228,418
2024-10: £230,730
2024-11: £229,991
2024-12: £229,737
2025-01: £227,468
2025-02: £228,086
2025-03: £229,093
2025-04: £227,898
2025-05: £226,436
2025-06: £226,447
2025-07: £232,214
2025-08: £234,283
2025-09: £237,827
2025-10: £234,624
2025-11: £232,258
2025-12: £229,016
2026-01: £230,992
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
46
Within 1 mile

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

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Leicester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • 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

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

🏛️ Heritage & Listed Buildings

Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade II*
1
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

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

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

95/100

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: 6.7°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 65%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

47 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
81%
Rated Good or Very Good
47
Total Establishments
Leicester Fresh FoodRetailers - other
Exempt
Frank'sTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Toor SuperstoreRetailers - other
2/5
Hungry ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop
3/5
La FontanaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

41%
Renewable Energy
194g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

🔥 gas 45.7%💨 wind 29.2%☀️ solar 11.7%🌿 biomass 11.4%⚛️ nuclear 1.7%🔌 imports 0.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

75m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 75m 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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