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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 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

LE11TL

Burton Street

LE874EQ

Castle

LE15BT

Castle

LE214DY

Campbell Street

LE14QA

Butt Close Lane

LE11SW

Castle

LE874BE

Castle

LE11AS

Castle

LE11JX

Free Lane

LE874DJ

Castle

LE16EY

East Street

LE14AF

Church Gate

LE19TL

Granby Street

LE11TP

Castle

LE50AE

Castle

LE11LA

Charles Street

LE15WN

Castle Street

LE11RG

Queen Street

LE16BD

Stamford Street

LE12AE

Clyde Street

LE874BL

Castle

LE13FY

Kildare Street

LE14FQ

Castle

LE874EP

Castle

LE16AG

Every Street

LE13JR

Bedford Street South

LE16NW

York Street

LE11LH

Charles Street

LE15LS

Wycliffe Street

LE19BH

Gateway Street

LE214DE

Campbell Street

LE16QH

Belvoir Street

LE15AL

Peacock Lane

LE13BN

Castle

LE16RJ

King Street

LE16AS

Bowling Green Street

LE12AT

Erskine Street

LE11FA

Charles Street

LE15JN

Millstone Lane

LE874DS

Castle

LE14AJ

Church Gate

LE16PP

Dover Street

LE11SZ

Wimbledon Street

LE15JT

Berridge Street

LE15PX

Peacock Lane

LE13JN

Bedford Street South

LE15EN

Market Place

LE11DU

Granby Street

LE11ST

Morledge Street

LE15PD

Horsefair Street

LE27AE

Welford Road

LE19SL

Granby Street

LE13FF

Castle

LE16BJ

Wellington Street

LE11LJ

Castle

LE11AT

Yeoman Street

LE15LR

Castle

LE15FA

Castle

LE11DR

Queen Street

LE11AD

Yeoman Lane

LE15LX

Castle

LE11GS

Castle

LE12AW

Erskine Street

LE15BN

Horsefair Street

LE15FL

Carts Lane

LE16ES

Granby Street

LE874DL

Castle

LE13SU

St James Street

LE16AZ

Chatham Street

LE19TG

Granby Street

LE15BD

Horsefair Street

LE13BA

Castle

LE874EH

Castle

Data Sources

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