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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

LE11EB

Granby Street

LE11FN

Yeoman Street

LE11TG

Burton Street

LE11TP

Leicester City Centre

LE12BN

Clyde Street

LE13AF

Leicester City Centre

LE14AF

Church Gate

LE14AR

St Peters Lane

LE15AX

Castle Street

LE15JT

Berridge Street

LE15LX

Leicester City Centre

LE15NR

Grey Friars

LE15SP

Leicester City Centre

LE16AY

Chatham Street

LE19SX

Granby Street

LE19TH

Granby Street

LE27EH

Grange Lane

LE874BY

Leicester City Centre

LE874DQ

Leicester City Centre

LE53GW

Leicester City Centre

LE16BN

Leicester City Centre

LE11AR

Leicester City Centre

LE11SL

Rutland Street

LE11TA

Ann Street

LE11WB

Humberstone Gate

LE12AP

Camden Street

LE13SH

Lower Lee Street

LE13SU

St James Street

LE13UH

Royal East Street

LE15PZ

Applegate

LE16AT

Bowling Green Street

LE16BB

Chatham Street

LE19BH

Gateway Street

LE20QP

Leicester City Centre

LE18ZZ

Leicester City Centre

LE11SE

Rutland Street

LE11SY

Rutland Street

LE13AQ

Gravel Street

LE13GR

Belgrave Gate

LE13YB

Leicester City Centre

LE14FT

High Street

LE15WH

Castle Street

LE16FD

Dover Street

LE16FJ

Calais Hill

LE16TF

Park Street

LE874EU

Leicester City Centre

LE11AA

Campbell Street

LE11DD

Leicester City Centre

LE13YH

Leicester City Centre

LE11DN

Granby Street

LE11JX

Free Lane

LE11SZ

Wimbledon Street

LE12AU

Clyde Street

LE13FH

Leicester City Centre

LE13QN

Camden Street

LE13YE

Leicester City Centre

LE14AN

High Street

LE14ST

Leicester City Centre

LE15AF

Lower Brown Street

LE214BU

Campbell Street

LE214BY

Campbell Street

LE13AP

Lee Street

LE14LF

Leicester City Centre

LE11LE

Leicester City Centre

LE11NB

Queen Street

LE11SA

Rutland Street

LE11WA

Fox Lane

LE15AH

Upper Brown Street

LE15AZ

Leicester City Centre

LE15HJ

Market Place

LE16FA

Chatham Street

LE16FE

Granby Street

LE16NB

Calais Hill

LE19SS

Granby Street

LE214BW

Campbell Street

LE874BS

Leicester City Centre

LE874EG

Leicester City Centre

LE11FA

Leicester City Centre

LE11FE

Leicester City Centre

LE11JA

Granby Place

LE11RG

Queen Street

LE15AY

Leicester City Centre

LE15EB

Cank Street

LE15WR

Leicester City Centre

LE16SL

Belvoir Street

LE874BR

Leicester City Centre

LE13AR

Lee Street

LE13FF

Leicester City Centre

LE13HP

Belgrave Gate

LE13RE

Fleet Street

LE15DG

Cank Street

LE16GF

Albion Street

LE16PB

Chatham Street

LE16PP

Dover Street

LE50AQ

Erskine Street

LE874AF

Leicester City Centre

LE19ST

Granby Street

LE15PX

New Street

LE15RA

Friar Lane

LE16HB

Wellington Street
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Data Sources

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