Side-by-side comparison of LE5 Leicester and LE8 Leicester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LE5 is the more affordable option at £267,500 median vs £290,000 in LE8. LE8 has lower recorded crime (2,849 vs 7,605 offences over 13 months). LE5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LE5 Leicester | LE8 Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £267,500 | £290,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,529 | £2,490 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 7,605 | 2,849 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 98.3 | 35.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.0 | 92.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.