Postcode LE1 4AF 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 1,259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 13.1× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Castle Gardens.
Leicester City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,919 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,259.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from LE1 4AF.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 4AF 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 | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 (about £244 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 70 | £237,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 65 | £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 | £131,750 | £288,000 | £246,250 |
| 2026 | — | £117,000 | £275,000 | £235,000 |
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 | £300 | £267 |
| 2026 | — | £188 | £271 | £281 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 4AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 49, Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AL | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 61, Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AN | Other | Freehold | £216,500 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Apartment 5, Arcus Apartments, 30, East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX | Flats | Leasehold | £79,051 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 3, Haymarket, Leicester, LE1 3GD | Other | Leasehold | £7,750,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 12 - 14, Eastgates, Leicester, LE1 4FB | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 |
In the LE1 4AF postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE1 4AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Oasis Habesha | 53 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AL | Walking directions to Oasis Habesha |
| 0 mi | Nam Khang | 57 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AL | Walking directions to Nam Khang |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 12-14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Today's News | 11 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AL | Walking directions to Today's News |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 30 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE1 4AF, 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 4AF records about 1259 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 4AF in Castle is £203,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE1 4AF, including Slater Primary School (Good), Castle Mead Academy (Outstanding) and Brook Mead Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE1 4AF is Leicester, about 917 m away.
LE1 4AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,919 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 4AF 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).