LE14 or LE7?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- LE7 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- LE14 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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LE14
Melton
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LE7
Charnwood
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | — | £227,628 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | — | +3.8% (Charnwood) |
| Dwelling type | — | Semi-detached house |
| Floor area | — | 34 m² |
| Built | — | 2026 |
| Energy rating | — | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | — | £475/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 50 recorded | 9 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 10 of 10 | 9 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, LE14 or LE7?
LE7 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (50 in LE14 against 9 in LE7, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is LE14 or LE7 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, LE14 sits in decile 10 of 10 and LE7 in decile 9, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in LE14 or LE7?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.