Postcode LE1 3LJ 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 1259.8 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 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Abbey Park.
Leicester City Centre has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1259.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from LE1 3LJ.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 3LJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £212,415 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 | 65 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE1 3LJ postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Yours Supermarket | 203 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Yours Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Global Groceries | 233 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Global Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket | 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB | Walking directions to Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3XP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Hiwa Mini Market | Eldon Street, Leicester, LE1 3QL | Walking directions to Hiwa Mini 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.