Postcode LE1 4BE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Rally Community 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 11.8% 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 per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from LE1 4BE.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 4BE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
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 4BE postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 4BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 12-14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | TJS Supermarket | High Street, Leicester, LE1 5YP | Walking directions to TJS Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 30 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.2 mi | Centre Gate | Great Central Street, Leicester, LE1 4JT | Walking directions to Centre Gate |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.