Living in LE87, Leicester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE87 in Leicester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Leicester: £228,618, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LE87
52 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE87 in the last 2 years, with a median of £130,000 and a range from £45,000 to £645,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 25 MINSTER COURT, 2 LOWER BROWN STREET, LE1 5TH | flat-maisonette | £124,500 | 2026-06-09 |
| FLAT 10 THE COTTON MILL, 35 KING STREET, LE1 6RN | flat-maisonette | £205,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 7 ALBION HOUSE ALBION STREET, LE1 6GD | flat-maisonette | £72,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| FLAT 8 ALBION HOUSE ALBION STREET, LE1 6GD | flat-maisonette | £72,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| FLAT 15 ALBION HOUSE ALBION STREET, LE1 6GD | flat-maisonette | £72,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| FLAT 4 5 TURNER STREET, LE1 6WY | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 2026-03-27 |
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
98 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mead Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Catherine Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Brook Mead Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Abbey Mead Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Rushey Mead Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
62 state primary and 16 state secondary schools within range, plus 13 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
13 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Aqsa Schools Trust, Al-Islamia Institute for Education, Darul Madinah Leicester Ltd, Darul Uloom Leicester, Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School, Jameah Academy and others.
All 13 fee-paying schools near LE87, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: De Montfort University, University of Leicester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 27.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 23.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 7.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1636 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE87 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Leicester's figures.
Common questions about LE87
What is the average house price in LE87?
The average sold price in Leicester is £228,618 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LE87?
Prices in Leicester are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE87?
The median of 52 recorded sales around central LE87 in the last 2 years is £130,000, ranging from £45,000 to £645,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE87?
98 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE87, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE87?
1636 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE87 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE87 at risk of flooding?
Central LE87 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 LE87 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £130,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1636 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE87 safe?
1636 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE87 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? LE87 or LE1, LE87 or LE21, LE87 or LE2.
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