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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

LE16SA

Granby Street

LE19SR

Granby Street

LE19SY

Granby Street

LE874DL

Castle

LE11SW

Castle

LE12BH

Clyde Street

LE16RU

New Walk Place

LE50AE

Castle

LE11GE

Castle

LE13LW

Bedford Street South

LE13PH

Humberstone Gate

LE14FP

High Street

LE15AD

Gallowtree Gate

LE15BH

Friar Lane

LE15LR

Castle

LE16AZ

Chatham Street

LE16DS

Wellington Street

LE16PL

Dover Street

LE19SU

Granby Street

LE874DE

Castle

LE11DA

Gallowtree Gate

LE13BJ

Castle

LE15EH

Market Place Approach

LE16LP

Arnhem Street

LE16NL

Stamford Street

LE19BG

Castle

LE11DU

Granby Street

LE13GQ

Belgrave Gate

LE15BF

Castle

LE15DE

St Martins

LE15TE

Upper Brown Street

LE15TT

York Road

LE15YA

Eastgates

LE16WB

Duke Street

LE20QE

Castle

LE874ED

Castle

LE11SU

Wimbledon Street

LE15TN

Norton Street

LE16BW

Castle

LE16EY

East Street

LE27NX

Grange Lane

LE874BG

Castle

LE11TQ

Halford Street

LE14SX

East Bond Street

LE15DF

Castle

LE15PH

Grey Friars

LE15XZ

Castle

LE16BG

Chatham Street

LE214BX

Campbell Street

LE11SS

Rutland Street

LE11ST

Morledge Street

LE13AT

Lee Street

LE13YA

Castle

LE13YT

Belgrave Gate

LE16DN

Market Street

LE16HG

Wellington Street

LE16QH

Belvoir Street

LE11HA

Castle

LE11SQ

Rutland Street

LE12AG

Wheat Street

LE13YD

Belgrave Gate

LE14RQ

New Bond Street

LE15AR

Millstone Lane

LE15BD

Horsefair Street

LE15PD

Horsefair Street

LE15SJ

Newarke Street

LE16AF

Bishop Street

LE16BH

York Street

LE19SE

Granby Street

LE11RE

Rutland Street

LE13TU

Belgrave Gate

LE15AN

Newarke Street

LE15BG

Castle

LE15BN

Horsefair Street

LE15XD

Marble Street

LE16GD

Albion Street

LE27AF

Norton Street

LE50AR

Humberstone Road

LE874PA

Castle

LE13DL

Mansfield Street

LE13GD

Haymarket

LE13JD

Castle

LE14FS

Highcross Leicester

LE15GG

Market Place

LE19SP

Granby Street

LE27AE

Welford Road

LE11QZ

Castle

LE11FZ

Castle

LE11LH

Charles Street

LE15EA

Cheapside

LE15EQ

Castle

LE15JQ

Millstone Lane

LE15TH

Lower Brown Street

LE15XX

Castle

LE16AU

Bishop Street

LE16PN

Dover Street

LE13AN

Church Gate

LE13LY

Jubilee Road

LE13TD

Abbey Street

LE15FT

Cank Street

Data Sources

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