Postcode LE1 1WJ 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 291.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Bushy Park.
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 291.7 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 1WJ.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 1WJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.5 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £214,915 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £401,250 |
| Flats | 60 | £147,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE1 1WJ 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 1WJ
| 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 | Hiwa Mini Market | Eldon Street, Leicester, LE1 3QL | Walking directions to Hiwa Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 31 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | home decor | Leicester, LE87 4PA | Walking directions to home decor |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.