LE17 or LE8?
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.
- LE8 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- LE8 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- The most recent EPC we hold is E in LE17 and B in LE8.
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LE17
Harborough
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LE8
Blaby
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | — |
| Average sold price | — | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.4% (East Midlands) | +2.4% (East Midlands) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | Detached house |
| Floor area | 138 m² | 304 m² |
| Built | Before 1900 | 2019 |
| Energy rating | E | B |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £2323/yr | £769/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 6 recorded | 2 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 8 of 10 | 9 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, LE17 or LE8?
LE8 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (6 in LE17 against 2 in LE8, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is LE17 or LE8 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, LE17 sits in decile 8 of 10 and LE8 in decile 9, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in LE17 or LE8?
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.