Postcode LE1 5BQ 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 1508.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Gardens.
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 1508.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Leicester City Centre is £39,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 5BQ.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 5BQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.5 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 66 | £141,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £278,500 |
| Terraced | 75 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE1 5BQ postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 40 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Leicester, LE1 1FZ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Send2China Leicester 速递中国莱斯特 | 2-4 Cank Street, Leicester, LE1 5GW | Walking directions to Send2China Leicester 速递中国莱斯特 |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Off-licence | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DH | Walking directions to Corner Off-licence |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 31 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.