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Leicester City Centre

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About

Leicester City Centre is the commercial and cultural hub of the city, centred on the Clock Tower where several main roads converge. The area contains the principal shopping streets, including the Highcross and Haymarket retail complexes, alongside the historic Leicester Market. Administrative buildings, banks, and the main bus station are located here, serving as a key transport interchange for the region.

The area incorporates the medieval Guildhall and the ruins of the Roman Jewry Wall, situated next to a modern museum. A large, permanent outdoor market operates daily, one of the largest of its kind in the country. The central streets are predominantly pedestrianised, creating a continuous flow of shoppers and visitors between retail, civic, and dining spaces.

Area overview

On average Leicester City Centre has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 642 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 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). Leicester City Centre is home to around 10,053 people, with a population density of about 8,052.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
642
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
235.75(+584%)
Shoplifting
138.67(+1496%)
Public order
108.13(+1463%)
Anti-social behaviour
105.44(+524%)
Other theft
69.63(+1122%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,883
40.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,432
35.76%
No qualifications
761
7.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
621
6.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
423
4.41%
Total 16+ residents: 9,596

Housing

Housing tenure

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 33 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 in Leicester City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £280,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leicester City Centre in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leicester City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats32£102,500
Semi-Detached1£268,000

10 years median price trend in Leicester City Centre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leicester City Centre.

All postcodes in Leicester City Centre

LE15AY

Castle

LE19SX

Granby Street

LE15XD

Marble Street

LE13AT

Lee Street

LE15SP

Newarke Street

LE11FN

Yeoman Street

LE15XZ

Castle

LE16NB

East Street

LE15RB

Friar Lane

LE16EJ

Granby Street

LE24XZ

Campbell Street

LE11WT

Fox Lane

LE11WB

Humberstone Gate

LE13NP

Wilton Street

LE11TR

Halford Street

LE16BT

Pocklingtons Walk

LE16BL

Pocklingtons Walk

LE11QH

Colton Square

LE16JL

South Albion Street

LE11DF

Granby Place

LE16TF

New Walk

LE13RF

Lee Circle

LE16BW

Castle

LE14FY

Freeschool Lane

LE14AR

St Peters Lane

LE15XY

Oxford Street

LE13LJ

Gower Street

LE16DS

Wellington Street

LE16HW

Wellington Street

LE53AS

Castle

LE15EQ

Castle

LE11WJ

Humberstone Gate

LE19SZ

Granby Street

LE874ET

Castle

LE15FX

Castle

LE11SX

Castle

LE15BX

Castle

LE11RA

Rutland Street

LE15HJ

Odeon Arcade

LE15RA

Friar Lane

LE15BQ

Horsefair Street

LE13AF

Castle

LE15AN

Newarke Street

LE20QE

Castle

LE16QJ

Albion Street

LE15AJ

Newarke Street

LE12AP

Camden Street

LE15AE

Castle

LE16GF

Albion Street

LE15DR

Loseby Lane

LE13PJ

Humberstone Gate

LE15AF

Lower Brown Street

LE16QD

Belvoir Street

LE19SS

Granby Street

LE23ZT

Campbell Street

LE15AA

York Road

LE15PH

Grey Friars

LE16FD

Granby Street

LE11HL

Charles Street

LE13FH

Castle

LE13AH

Lee Street

LE27NU

Grange Lane

LE11SH

St Georges Way

LE15NF

Friar Lane

LE13GQ

Belgrave Gate

LE11QB

Colton Street

LE15EB

Cheapside

LE15PS

Peacock Lane

LE11SA

Rutland Street

LE15GG

Market Place

LE11TG

Midland Street

LE13GP

Belgrave Gate

LE11TA

Morledge Street

LE13AN

Church Gate

LE874AB

Castle

LE19BG

Castle

LE16HL

Wellington Street

LE15JP

Millstone Lane

LE16AN

Albion Street

LE14AS

Church Gate

LE14LF

Castle

LE16FL

Granby Street

LE14FS

Highcross Leicester

LE15SJ

Newarke Street

LE12AA

Wharf Street South

LE11DD

Castle

LE15SN

Newarke Street

LE15QX

Friar Lane

LE13QL

Eldon Street

LE13AQ

Gravel Street

LE11AP

Rutland Street

LE13YA

Castle

LE874DD

Castle

LE11SB

Rutland Street

LE16GD

Albion Street

LE13LW

Bedford Street South

LE13BB

Castle

LE16ZH

Welford Place

LE874BA

Castle

LE12AU

Clyde Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.