Postcode LE1 5XU 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 285.5 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 0.5 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 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 285.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from LE1 5XU.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 5XU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.2 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 5XU 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 5XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 41 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Fresh | Gateway Street, Leicester, LE1 9BH | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Wang Fung Hong | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DH | Walking directions to Wang Fung Hong |
| 0.2 mi | Riddhi's Convenience | Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH | Walking directions to Riddhi's Convenience |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.