Postcode LE1 5SJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 274.4 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City Centre has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 274.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from LE1 5SJ.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 5SJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
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 5SJ 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 5SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 41 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Riddhi's Convenience | Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH | Walking directions to Riddhi's Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Simply Fresh | Gateway Street, Leicester, LE1 9BH | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.