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Catherine Infant SchoolOutstandingParks Primary SchoolOutstandingGartree High SchoolOutstandingLady Jane Grey Primary SchoolOutstandingBrocks Hill Primary SchoolOutstandingThe average house price in Leicester is £255,199, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Leicester house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Leicester a nice place to live?
Leicester is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Leicestershire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Leicester?
Leicester has an average crime rate for a UK city, with around 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 11% above the national average, and 23% above the Leicestershire average.
What are the best schools in Leicester?
Leicester has 171 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Brook Mead Academy, Castle Mead Academy, Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Glenfield Primary School and Braunstone Frith Primary Academy. Note: 21 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Leicester?
Leicester has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (66%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.