Leicester LE16 area guide
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Is Leicester LE16 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE16), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £405,417 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 53% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£405,417
Population
47,583
Recorded crime
107.8
Schools
20
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leicester LE16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE16 is rated high. Around 4.2% of properties (1,010 of 23,808) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 162 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LE16, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (167 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LE16 (May 24–Jun 26, average 136/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 19,608
Owned 75% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LE16.
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Leicester LE16: frequently asked questions
Is Leicester LE16 a good place to live?
In Leicester (LE16), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £405,417 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leicester LE16?
Recorded crime in Leicester LE16 runs at 107.8 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leicester LE16 safe?
Crime in Leicester LE16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Leicester LE16 runs at 107.8 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leicester LE16?
Homes in Leicester LE16 sell for around £405,417 on average, based on 919 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leicester LE16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leicester LE16 is rated high. Around 4.2% of properties (1,010 of 23,808) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 162 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leicester LE16?
There are 20 schools in Leicester LE16 (16 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leicester LE16 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Leicester LE16, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leicester LE16 a deprived area?
Leicester LE16 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).