Is LE5 5BR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

663 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LE5 5BR. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
236
Anti-social behaviour
104
Shoplifting
74
Public order
71
Criminal damage & arson
48
Other theft
30
Vehicle crime
25
Burglary
21

House prices

£228,618

Average price in Leicester (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.7% year on year.

Terraced
£206,501
Semi-detached
£263,007
Detached
£384,968
Flat / maisonette
£141,987

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LE5 5BR 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 LE5 5BR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LE5 5BR on Check Food Hygiene

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