Postcode LE1 5XS is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Leicester City South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 424.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 424.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 91.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leicester City South is £39,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from LE1 5XS.
Leicester City South near LE1 5XS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bede Park | Small | Walking directions to Bede Park |
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 5XS postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 5XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wang Fung Hong | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DH | Walking directions to Wang Fung Hong |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Fresh | Gateway Street, Leicester, LE1 9BH | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Riddhi's Convenience | Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH | Walking directions to Riddhi's Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 41 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.