Living in LE65, North West Leicestershire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE65 in North West Leicestershire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North West Leicestershire: £282,239, up 6.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LE65
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE65 in the last 2 years, with a median of £235,000 and a range from £93,000 to £630,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 MILLSTONE DRIVE, LE65 2AU | detached | £482,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| 23 LEICESTER ROAD, LE65 1DA | terraced | £181,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 3 DREW COURT, LE65 2JB | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 19 BOSWORTH HOUSE SOUTH STREET, LE65 1BF | flat-maisonette | £162,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 37 LEICESTER ROAD, LE65 1DB | semi-detached | £323,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 63 BURTON ROAD, LE65 2LF | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Hill Top Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Ashby School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Woodcote Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Ashby Hastings Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Ashby Willesley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
110 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE65 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North West Leicestershire's figures.
Common questions about LE65
What is the average house price in LE65?
The average sold price in North West Leicestershire is £282,239 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LE65?
Prices in North West Leicestershire are up 6.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE65?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central LE65 in the last 2 years is £235,000, ranging from £93,000 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE65?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE65, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE65?
110 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE65 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE65 at risk of flooding?
Central LE65 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LE65 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £235,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 110 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE65 safe?
110 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE65 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LE65 or DE12, LE65 or DE11, LE65 or LE67.
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