Postcode LE1 1RE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 386.2 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Town Hall Square.
Leicester City Centre has a 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 386.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 1RE.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 1RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £220,925 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £488,750 |
| Flats | 68 | £141,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £249,522 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the LE1 1RE postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.