Postcode LE1 4QA 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 10 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 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 1,259.4 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 261 ft away from LE1 4QA.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 4QA 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 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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 4QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 49, Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 3AL | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 24, The Annexe, 3, Junior Street, Leicester, LE1 4QF | Flats | Leasehold | £103,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 21, The Chimney, 5, Junior Street, Leicester, LE1 4QD | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the LE1 4QA postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 4QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nam Khang | Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 4AF | Walking directions to Nam Khang |
| 0.1 mi | Oasis Habesha | Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 4AF | Walking directions to Oasis Habesha |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 12-14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 30 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.1 mi | St. Margaret's Express | Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AQ | Walking directions to St. Margaret's Express |
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 4QA, 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 4QA 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 4QA 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 17 schools close to LE1 4QA, 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 4QA is Leicester, about 1,012 m away.
LE1 4QA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,456 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 4QA 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.