Postcode LE1 5QQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 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 266 ft away from LE1 5QQ.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 5QQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
| 0.2 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE1 5QQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, Phoenix House, 3, Berridge Street, Leicester, LE1 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £69,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Eagle Star House, 11, Friar Lane, Leicester, LE1 5RB | Other | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 1 - 7, Grey Friars, Leicester, LE1 5PH | Other | Freehold | £4,200,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 12, Grey Friars, Leicester, LE1 5PH | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 39, Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Other | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the LE1 5QQ 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 5QQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Mini Market | Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5AR | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Currant Affairs | 9 Silver Walk, Leicester, LE1 5EW | Walking directions to Currant Affairs |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 41 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Fresh Village | Hotel Street, Leicester, LE1 5GF | Walking directions to Fresh Village |
| 0.1 mi | Korea Super | Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PY | Walking directions to Korea Super |
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 5QQ, 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 5QQ 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 5QQ 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 20 schools close to LE1 5QQ, including De Montfort University (Good), Castle Mead Academy (Outstanding) and Beauchamp City Sixth Form (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE1 5QQ is Leicester, about 755 m away.
LE1 5QQ 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 5QQ 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.