Area360 logo

Find postcode

Leicester City Centre

Interactive map displaying Leicester City Centre

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leicester City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats32£102,500£1,800
Semi-Detached1£268,000£2,030

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

LE15LB

St Nicholas Place

LE14BB

Castle

LE16PW

Dover Street

LE13YE

Castle

LE11LB

Charles Street

LE16PB

Chatham Street

LE11SE

Rutland Street

LE874BQ

Castle

LE13FS

Belgrave Gate

LE19SH

Granby Street

LE11AF

Colton Street

LE16BB

Chatham Street

LE19ST

Granby Street

LE874AY

Castle

LE12BN

Clyde Street

LE12BG

Clyde Street

LE11SQ

Rutland Street

LE15AX

Castle Street

LE874DE

Castle

LE11SS

Rutland Street

LE50AR

Humberstone Road

LE13FT

Castle

LE12AG

Wheat Street

LE23GZ

Campbell Street

LE15XH

Rupert Street

LE11HA

Castle

LE14FB

East Gates

LE15NA

New Street

LE15XW

Oxford Street

LE16BU

Pocklingtons Walk

LE16AA

Bishop Street

LE15DB

St Martins

LE11DA

Gallowtree Gate

LE15GF

Market Place

LE13PL

Humberstone Gate

LE14SA

Causeway Lane

LE15HB

Market Place South

LE27AF

Norton Street

LE16BN

Castle

LE11SL

Southampton Street

LE27NX

Grange Lane

LE13TE

Abbey Street

LE14NN

Highcross Street

LE874BR

Castle

LE15ET

Silver Street

LE15DE

St Martins

LE11AQ

Colton Street

LE13YD

Belgrave Gate

LE16RU

New Walk Place

LE13AS

Church Gate

LE15TU

York Road

LE11QW

Queen Street

LE13AZ

Castle

LE15BW

Friar Lane

LE13PT

Hill Street

LE16HJ

Wellington Street

LE16EH

Granby Street

LE27AD

Welford Road

LE19SN

Granby Street

LE13DL

Mansfield Street

LE11PG

Fox Street

LE874EG

Castle

LE16PL

Dover Street

LE11NB

Queen Street

LE16AT

Bowling Green Street

LE14FP

High Street

LE874PA

Castle

LE15YN

High Street

LE16LP

Arnhem Street

LE15EH

Market Place Approach

LE19SU

Granby Street

LE13YB

Castle

LE14AP

Causeway Lane

LE16HG

Wellington Street

LE11DN

Granby Street

LE13JA

Castle

LE874EU

Castle

LE16BG

Chatham Street

LE11FZ

Castle

LE25WS

Campbell Street

LE11TQ

Halford Street

LE874BN

Castle

LE15GD

Castle

LE11JA

Halford Street

LE19SF

Granby Street

LE11QD

Queen Street

LE50AQ

Erskine Street

LE874DQ

Castle

LE15NS

Careys Close

LE11RD

Rutland Street

LE15TT

York Road

LE19SY

Granby Street

LE15WD

Chancery Street

LE13YF

Castle

LE11EB

Granby Street

LE11SY

Wimbledon Street

LE11QZ

Castle

LE15TE

Upper Brown Street

LE15GW

Cank Street

LE16FE

Granby Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.