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Leicester City Centre

England / East Midlands / Leicester / Leicester City Centre

About

Leicester City Centre is the commercial and cultural hub of the city, home to a mix of shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks. The area includes Highcross and Haymarket shopping centres, offering a range of retail options. Key attractions like the Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III Visitor Centre highlight the city’s medieval history. The Clock Tower serves as a central meeting point, surrounded by busy streets and transport links.

The city centre is well-connected, with Leicester Railway Station providing easy access to other major cities. Cultural venues like Curve Theatre and the Phoenix Cinema host performances and film screenings. Food options range from international cuisine in the Golden Mile to traditional pubs and cafes. The area is also a focal point for events, including the annual Leicester Comedy Festival and Diwali celebrations.

Area overview

On average Leicester City Centre has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 763 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Leicester City Centre: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
763
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leicester City Centre Population
10,053
Population density
8,052.7 per km²

Demographics

British
3,569
35.49%
Other White
1,447
14.39%
Indian
1,265
12.58%
African
1,149
11.43%
Chinese
463
4.6%
Total population: 10,056

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
2,590
70.4%
Other social rented
546
14.84%
Owns with a mortgage
208
5.65%
Owns outright
128
3.48%
Social rents from council
99
2.69%
Total households: 3,679

Property prices in Leicester City Centre

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Leicester City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £410,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£130,000

10 years price trend in Leicester City Centre

All postcodes in Leicester City Centre

LE20WU

Campbell Street

LE874BN

Leicester City Centre

LE874EP

Leicester City Centre

LE15FG

Leicester City Centre

LE11AJ

Humberstone Gate

LE11FB

Lower Free Lane

LE11LB

Church Street

LE13AG

Gravel Street

LE13AJ

Lee Street

LE13LH

Belgrave Gate

LE13LJ

Gower Street

LE13PT

Hill Street

LE15JN

Millstone Lane

LE13QD

Byron Street

LE15BX

Leicester City Centre

LE15ET

High Street

LE15FA

Leicester City Centre

LE15WD

Chancery Street

LE15YB

Leicester City Centre

LE16DP

Market Street

LE16HJ

Wellington Street

LE16PW

Dover Street

LE874AY

Leicester City Centre

LE11TH

Morledge Street

LE13FS

Belgrave Gate

LE13PJ

Humberstone Gate

LE13RF

Fleet Street

LE14SL

Darker Street

LE15BP

Horsefair Street

LE15DR

Loseby Lane

LE15QX

Friar Lane

LE15TU

York Road

LE16FL

Granby Street

LE16PA

Chatham Street

LE16RH

King Street

LE19SD

Granby Street

LE19SW

Granby Street

LE19TG

Granby Street

LE874BL

Leicester City Centre

LE874EH

Leicester City Centre

LE11DE

Granby Place

LE11RB

Rutland Street

LE11SJ

Southampton Street

LE13JN

Bedford Street South

LE13AU

Fleet Street

LE13BD

Leicester City Centre

LE13FT

Leicester City Centre

LE13RL

Old Milton Street

LE14SA

Causeway Lane

LE15FL

Carts Lane

LE15GF

Hotel Street

LE15LS

Wycliffe Street

LE15YP

Coronation Place

LE16BT

Pocklingtons Walk

LE16QJ

Albion Street

LE23ZT

Campbell Street

LE27EE

Grange Lane

LE11DL

Granby Street

LE11QB

Colton Street

LE11UT

Yeoman Lane

LE12AA

Fleet Street

LE15AJ

Leicester City Centre

LE14FR

High Street

LE14SD

Highcross Lane

LE14SN

Highcross Lane

LE15EN

Market Place

LE16AA

Bishop Street

LE23GZ

Campbell Street

LE27AA

Leicester City Centre

LE874AB

Leicester City Centre

LE11GS

Leicester City Centre

LE11LA

Northampton Square

LE11QA

Church Street

LE11QU

Queen Street

LE11TB

Burton Street

LE13RG

Lee Street

LE13XL

Archdeacon Lane

LE14AS

Church Gate

LE14PF

Highcross Street

LE14PG

Highcross Lane

LE15RB

Friar Lane

LE15WN

Castle Street

LE16AN

Albion Street

LE16AR

Calais Hill

LE16ES

Granby Street

LE16HH

Wellington Street

LE16NU

York Street

LE16ZH

Welford Place

LE874BT

Leicester City Centre

LE874BQ

Leicester City Centre

LE874DH

Leicester City Centre

LE874DS

Leicester City Centre

LE874EF

Leicester City Centre

LE11JB

Free Lane

LE11QD

Queen Street

LE14BE

Leicester City Centre

LE14JB

Freeschool Lane

LE14NN

Highcross Street

LE15YW

Leicester City Centre

LE16BD

Stamford Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.