Is LE5 1BJ a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)
232 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of LE5 1BJ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
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 LE5 1BJ 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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CQC ratings near LE5 1BJ on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near LE5 1BJ on Check Food Hygiene