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.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £220,925 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £750,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £488,750 |
| Flats | 68 | £141,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £249,522 |
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.