Postcode LE1 1QU 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 302.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Bushy Park.
Leicester City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,685 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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 per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from LE1 1QU.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 1QU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
| 0.3 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.4 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 67 | £241,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £268,500 |
| Flats | 59 | £128,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE1 1QU postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Leicester, LE1 1FZ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Europe Store | Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PL | Walking directions to Europe Store |
| 0.1 mi | International Express | Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PL | Walking directions to International Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asya Food Centre | Morledge Street, Leicester, LE5 0AR | Walking directions to Asya Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 12 Burton Street, Leicester, LE1 1TE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Sahu
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Gregg
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Kitterick
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.