Is LE2 1XH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

753 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LE2 1XH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
226
Shoplifting
128
Public order
80
Anti-social behaviour
75
Criminal damage & arson
67
Other theft
43
Drugs
29
Vehicle crime
29

House prices

£227,322

Average price in Leicester (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.9% year on year.

Terraced
£205,625
Semi-detached
£261,341
Detached
£382,848
Flat / maisonette
£140,724

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LE2 1XH specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LE2 1XH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LE2 1XH on Check Food Hygiene

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