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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 653 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
653
Deprivation level
8/10
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
241.72(+606%)
Shoplifting
144.53(+1528%)
Public order
108.33(+1452%)
Anti-social behaviour
103.05(+527%)
Other theft
72.02(+1142%)
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 30 recent sales, the median property price is £131,500 in Leicester City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,384 up to £297,500.

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
Flats30£131,500

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

LE11JB

Halford Street

LE11QD

Queen Street

LE14BE

Castle

LE14JB

High Street

LE15YW

Castle

LE16BD

Stamford Street

LE19SJ

Granby Street

LE11SH

St Georges Way

LE13HR

Belgrave Gate

LE13UG

Orchard Street

LE13YF

Castle

LE14FY

Freeschool Lane

LE15EW

Castle

LE15JE

Berridge Street

LE12AE

Clyde Street

LE13GP

Belgrave Gate

LE13HS

Belgrave Gate

LE14AL

Church Gate

LE11QH

Colton Square

LE13JR

Bedford Street South

LE11AP

Rutland Street

LE11DJ

Granby Street

LE11SB

Rutland Street

LE15BQ

Horsefair Street

LE16EJ

Granby Street

LE16NW

York Street

LE19TJ

Granby Street

LE11QW

Queen Street

LE11WT

Fox Lane

LE14SH

Vaughan Way

LE15AA

York Road

LE15JP

Millstone Lane

LE15YN

High Street

LE27NW

Grange Lane

LE15BJ

Horsefair Street

LE20QN

Castle

LE15AS

Millstone Lane

LE15EU

Silver Street

LE15NS

Careys Close

LE19SQ

Granby Street

LE16GB

Albion Street

LE16RJ

King Street

LE20WU

Campbell Street

LE19SN

Granby Street

LE13QL

Eldon Street

LE15NA

New Street

LE15XH

Rupert Street

LE16QD

Belvoir Street

LE16RN

King Street

LE874BA

Castle

LE874BU

Castle

LE11LG

Church Street

LE11QG

St George Street

LE11SR

Ann Street

LE16EH

Granby Street

LE16FB

Granby Street

LE874DD

Castle

LE874DN

Castle

LE16JL

South Albion Street

LE11HL

Charles Street

LE12DE

Crafton Street West

LE13UA

Garden Street

LE15HP

Market Place

LE15LD

Applegate

LE16HN

Wellington Street

LE874EQ

Castle

LE13AL

Church Gate

LE13PL

Humberstone Gate

LE15AE

Castle

LE15AW

Hotel Street

LE15BT

Castle

LE15FQ

Guildhall Lane

LE15GD

Castle

LE213FH

Castle

LE11PA

Northampton Street

LE11RF

Rutland Street

LE13QE

Dryden Street

LE13TE

Abbey Street

LE15EL

Market Place

LE15HB

Market Place South

LE15QS

Friar Lane

LE16AG

Every Street

LE24XZ

Campbell Street

LE27NU

Grange Lane

LE11AF

Colton Street

LE13AH

Lee Street

LE13BA

Castle

LE13GG

Belgrave Gate

LE15BW

Friar Lane

LE15TS

York Road

LE15XU

Oxford Street

LE15XY

Oxford Street

LE16HL

Wellington Street

LE20GY

Station Street

LE874BN

Castle

LE11LJ

Castle

LE13NP

Wilton Street

LE13RW

Clarence Street

LE15QQ

Friar Lane

LE16QL

Belvoir Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.