Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Leicester: a school rated Outstanding 0.4 miles away, roughly 27 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LE1 5FL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 48 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 82 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Castle Mead Academy (Outstanding) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
392crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 392 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 189.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
52GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 51 GP, 1 hospital, 32 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: TURNING POINT LEICESTER CITY — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 50 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 27 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Martins Cathedral Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
51shops & libraries
- 40 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Heron, Tesco, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Leicester — 0.2 mi
In Leicester, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 97% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Leicester, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LE1 5FL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LE1.
Average sold price by property type across the LE1 district, 2021–2026.
About LE1 5FL
LE1 5FL scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Leicester 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE1 5FL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,456 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 82 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 42 rated Good. The nearest school is De Montfort University, 0.3 mi away.
There were 392 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 51 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 32 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is TURNING POINT LEICESTER CITY, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
