Postcode LE1 1SB 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, roughly 3.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the 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 52.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 1SB.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 1SB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £271,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 66 | £240,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 55 | £117,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £123,000 | £173,625 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £445,000 | £125,000 | £248,000 | £192,875 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £150,000 | £261,500 | £191,250 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £136,750 | £232,500 | £206,000 |
| 2020 | £347,500 | £121,552 | £347,250 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £365,750 | £130,000 | £265,000 | £219,250 |
| 2022 | £341,250 | £138,500 | £295,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £753,000 | £137,475 | £301,500 | £229,500 |
| 2024 | £488,750 | £127,500 | £266,500 | £243,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £131,000 | £278,500 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | — | £103,500 | £275,000 | £236,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193 | £195 | £192 | £203 |
| 2017 | £237 | £195 | £216 | £210 |
| 2018 | £277 | £246 | £240 | £237 |
| 2019 | £294 | £218 | £249 | £237 |
| 2020 | £232 | £217 | £279 | £243 |
| 2021 | £286 | £219 | £272 | £247 |
| 2022 | £436 | £216 | £303 | £262 |
| 2023 | £294 | £207 | £304 | £277 |
| 2024 | £291 | £199 | £272 | £275 |
| 2025 | £299 | £206 | £294 | £267 |
| 2026 | — | £189 | £271 | £276 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 1SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | Apartment 34, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SE | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Apartment 27, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SE | Flats | Leasehold | £94,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Apartment 34, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SE | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Apartment 108, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £53,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Apartment 170, Alexandra House, 47, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SS | Flats | Leasehold | £74,500 |
In the LE1 1SB postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Asya Food Centre | Morledge Street, Leicester, LE5 0AR | Walking directions to Asya Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Food 4 U | Camden Street, Leicester, LE1 2AP | Walking directions to Food 4 U |
| 0.1 mi | Hiwa Lano Market | Eldon Street, Leicester, LE1 3QL | Walking directions to Hiwa Lano Market |
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 1SB, 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
The area around LE1 1SB records about 303 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around LE1 1SB in Leicester City Centre is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE1 1SB, including Moat Community College (Good), Beauchamp City Sixth Form (Outstanding) and Charnwood Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE1 1SB is Leicester, about 539 m away.
LE1 1SB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,685 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 1SB is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Sahu (Green Party), Mick Gregg (Green Party) and Patrick Kitterick (Green 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.