Postcode report
Is LE17 5FW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LE17 5FW: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE17 5FW is a postcode in Ullesthorpe, Harborough, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE17 5FW, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE17 5FW are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LE17 5FW is based on Harborough 006 Census 2021. It covers 10,227 residents, 69 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LE17 5FW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £357k from 62 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE17 5FW can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE17 5FW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near LE17 5FW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about LE17 5FW
Is LE17 5FW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE17 5FW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE17 5FW?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE17 5FW?
LocaleIQ matched LE17 5FW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE17 5FW?
The latest median sold price is £357k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE17 5FW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.