Postcode LE1 1PL is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the St Matthews & Highfields North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Town Hall Square.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from LE1 1PL.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE1 1PL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.2 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Museum Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Square Park |
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £230,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 3 | £165,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £83,500 | £146,000 |
| 2018 | £89,950 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £94,000 | £161,000 |
| 2020 | £100,000 | £187,500 |
| 2021 | £121,000 | £222,500 |
| 2022 | £135,000 | £232,500 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £223,750 |
| 2024 | £120,000 | £201,500 |
| 2025 | £158,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | — | £238,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £149 |
| 2017 | £106 | £166 |
| 2018 | £164 | £194 |
| 2019 | £123 | £206 |
| 2020 | £141 | £216 |
| 2021 | £158 | £207 |
| 2022 | £206 | £246 |
| 2023 | £180 | £246 |
| 2024 | £159 | £211 |
| 2025 | £187 | £244 |
| 2026 | — | £320 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 1PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Apartment 35, 3, Colton Square, Leicester, LE1 1QH | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, 40A, Colton Street, Leicester, LE1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £117,500 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Flat 417, The Atrium, 2, Morledge Street, Leicester, LE1 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Flat 411, The Atrium, 2, Morledge Street, Leicester, LE1 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Flat 301, The Atrium, 2, Morledge Street, Leicester, LE1 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the LE1 1PL postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 1PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Umrah Supermarket | St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Umrah Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Wisła | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to Wisła |
| 0.2 mi | HMM Stores | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to HMM Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Global 1 Store | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FE | Walking directions to Global 1 Store |
| 0.2 mi | Golden Sun | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DL | Walking directions to Golden Sun |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE1 1PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hanif Aqbany
Wycliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Dawood
Wycliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE1 1PL records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE1 1PL in St Matthews & Highfields North is £226,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE1 1PL, including Moat Community College (Good), Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (Good) and Beauchamp City Sixth Form (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE1 1PL is Leicester, about 293 m away.
LE1 1PL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE1 1PL is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hanif Aqbany (Labour Party) and Mohammed Dawood (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.