Postcode LE1 6WJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Nelson Mandela Park.
Leicester City South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from LE1 6WJ.
Leicester City South near LE1 6WJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thirlmere Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Thirlmere Street Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
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 6WJ postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 6WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Riddhi's Convenience | Wellington Street, Leicester, LE1 6HH | Walking directions to Riddhi's Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Wang Fung Hong | Jarrom Street, Leicester, LE2 7DH | Walking directions to Wang Fung Hong |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Leicester, LE2 0QD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 157 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.