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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

LE16HW

Wellington Street

LE19SB

Granby Street

LE19SJ

Granby Street

LE25WS

Campbell Street

LE12AE

Clyde Street

LE11SH

Campbell Street

LE13GP

Belgrave Gate

LE13HR

Belgrave Gate

LE13HS

Belgrave Gate

LE13UG

Orchard Street

LE13YF

Leicester City Centre

LE14AL

Butt Close Lane

LE14FY

Freeschool Lane

LE15EW

Leicester City Centre

LE15JE

Berridge Street

LE11AP

Rutland Street

LE11DJ

Granby Street

LE11QH

St George Street

LE11SB

Rutland Street

LE13JR

Bedford Street South

LE15BQ

Every Street

LE16EJ

Granby Street

LE16NW

York Street

LE19TJ

Granby Street

LE11QW

Queen Street

LE11WT

Fox Lane

LE15BJ

Horsefair Street

LE14SH

Causeway Lane

LE15AA

York Road

LE15JP

Millstone Lane

LE15YN

Carts Lane

LE20QN

Leicester City Centre

LE27NW

Grange Lane

LE13QL

Eldon Street

LE15AS

Millstone Lane

LE15EU

Silver Street

LE15NA

New Street

LE15NS

Applegate

LE15XH

Chancery Street

LE16GB

Albion Street

LE16QD

Belvoir Street

LE16RJ

King Street

LE16RN

King Street

LE19SN

Granby Street

LE19SQ

Granby Street

LE874BA

Leicester City Centre

LE874BU

Leicester City Centre

LE15LD

Applegate

LE11HL

Free Lane

LE11LG

Church Street

LE11QG

St George Street

LE11SR

Ann Street

LE12DE

Crafton Street West

LE13UA

Garden Street

LE15HP

Market Place

LE16EH

Bishop Street

LE16FB

Granby Street

LE16HN

Wellington Street

LE16JL

South Albion Street

LE874DD

Leicester City Centre

LE874DN

Leicester City Centre

LE874EQ

Leicester City Centre

LE15AE

Leicester City Centre

LE11AF

Colton Street

LE13AH

Lee Street

LE13AL

Church Gate

LE13BA

Leicester City Centre

LE13GG

Belgrave Gate

LE13PL

Humberstone Gate

LE15AW

Hotel Street

LE15BT

Leicester City Centre

LE15BW

Friar Lane

LE15FQ

Guildhall Lane

LE15GD

Leicester City Centre

LE15TS

Lower Brown Street

LE15XU

Leicester City Centre

LE15XY

Bonners Lane

LE16HL

Wellington Street

LE20GY

Station Street

LE11LJ

Leicester City Centre

LE11PA

Northampton Street

LE11RF

Rutland Street

LE13NP

Wilton Street

LE13QE

Bedford Street South

LE13RW

Clarence Street

LE13TE

Garden Street

LE15EL

Market Place

LE15HB

Horsefair Street

LE15QQ

Friar Lane

LE15QS

Friar Lane

LE16AG

Every Street

LE16QL

Belvoir Street

LE16SA

Chatham Street

LE19SR

Granby Street

LE19SY

Granby Street

LE24XZ

Campbell Street

LE27NU

Grange Lane

LE874DL

Leicester City Centre

LE11GE

Leicester City Centre

LE12BH

Clyde Street
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Data Sources

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