Is LE5 5LA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

497 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
173
Anti-social behaviour
88
Public order
55
Shoplifting
50
Criminal damage & arson
39
Other theft
22
Vehicle crime
20
Burglary
18

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 5LA 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 5LA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LE5 5LA on Check Food Hygiene

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