Postcode LE1 1DJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 704.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Town Hall Square.
Leicester City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 704.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from LE1 1DJ.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 1DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.3 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Museum Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Square Park |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 66 | £141,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £278,500 |
| Terraced | 75 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE1 1DJ postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 1DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Corner Off-licence | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DH | Walking directions to Corner Off-licence |
| 0.1 mi | Golden Sun | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to Golden Sun |
| 0.1 mi | HMM Stores | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to HMM Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Wisła | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to Wisła |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 40 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.