What are house prices in Leicester City Centre?

Based on 27 recent sales, the median price is £130,000.

What's the Leicester City Centre population and density?

Leicester City Centre population is 10,053 with density 8052.7 per km².

How deprived is Leicester City Centre?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 9581 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Leicester City Centre?

About 20.6% across the Leicester City Centre area.

How safe is Leicester City Centre?

Crime level in Leicester City Centre is very high with about 763 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Leicester City Centre?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 73.2%, other converted building 15.2%.

How many households are in Leicester City Centre?

There are 3,680 households in Leicester City Centre

What's the average income in Leicester City Centre?

Average resident income is about £39,700 per year.

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Leicester City Centre

Q: What schools in Leicester City Centre and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Leicester City Centre: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	27	£130,000	£88,000	£101,500	£172,500	£278,600

10 years price trend in Leicester City Centre

All postcodes in Leicester City Centre

LE16PT

Calais Street

LE874BE

Leicester City Centre

LE19TL

Granby Street

LE14BB

Leicester City Centre

LE11QS

Queen Street

LE11WL

Humberstone Gate

LE12AW

Erskine Street

LE13FG

Kildare Street

LE13FY

Kildare Street

LE13JA

Leicester City Centre

LE15FX

Leicester City Centre

LE15WL

Castle Street

LE19SF

Granby Street

LE874DJ

Leicester City Centre

LE19TQ

Granby Street

LE11DH

Granby Street

LE11PG

Fox Street

LE12AT

Erskine Street

LE13AZ

Leicester City Centre

LE19SZ

Granby Street

LE14AJ

Church Gate

LE14LD

St Nicholas Place

LE15AG

Leicester City Centre

LE15DB

St Martins

LE15SH

Leicester City Centre

LE16BJ

Wellington Street

LE19SA

Granby Street

LE19SH

Granby Street

LE11DF

Granby Place

LE11AQ

Colton Street

LE11AS

Leicester City Centre

LE11RA

Rutland Street

LE11SN

Wimbledon Street

LE11TE

Burton Street

LE11WJ

Humberstone Gate

LE13AS

Church Gate

LE14FQ

Leicester City Centre

LE14GH

St Peters Lane

LE15GX

Cank Street

LE15XW

Leicester City Centre

LE16AX

Albion Street

LE16FF

Calais Hill

LE16LB

Albion Street

LE874BH

Leicester City Centre

LE53GJ

Wimbledon Street

LE874AZ

Leicester City Centre

LE11TL

Burton Street

LE14QA

Blake Street

LE15LB

St Nicholas Place

LE15NF

Friar Lane

LE15SN

Leicester City Centre

LE16AS

Bowling Green Street

LE19SL

Granby Street

LE27AD

York Road

LE214DE

Campbell Street

LE874AA

Leicester City Centre

LE11AD

Yeoman Lane

LE11AT

Yeoman Street

LE11DR

Queen Street

LE11RD

Halford Street

LE11SX

Leicester City Centre

LE11TR

Halford Street

LE12BU

Leicester City Centre

LE13BB

Leicester City Centre

LE13BN

Leicester City Centre

LE14AP

Causeway Lane

LE14FB

East Gates

LE15AL

Peacock Lane

LE15GW

Cank Street

LE16BL

Pocklingtons Walk

LE874ET

Leicester City Centre

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail