Is LE21 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in LE21 are higher than average, at 2037 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in LE21?

The average property price in LE21 is currently around £306k.

What is the population of LE21?

The population for the LE21 area is approximately 162 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE21 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

162

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

workEmployment

1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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10/10

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1/10

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4/10

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Area Character

LE21 has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 23.9% year-on-year.

home £306,500 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE21 is a postcode district in Leicester, East Midlands, covering 10 active and 224 retired postcodes.

The majority of LE21 (70% of postcodes) consists of a deprived urban area with significant social housing and lower incomes.

Property: Average house prices in LE21 are around £306k, up 23.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LE21 at 2037 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district's average age of 27 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.4%

Asian / British Asian11.7%

Black / African / Caribbean14.2%

Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 23%

Unemployed: 12%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences117

Anti-social behaviour58

Public order45

Criminal damage and arson23

Other theft21

school Local Schools

Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils

St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement565 pupils