Postcode LE1 7LF 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 172.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Leicester City South has a 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 172.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 per household in Leicester City South is £41,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 7LF.
Leicester City South near LE1 7LF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Nelson Mandela Park | Medium | Walking directions to Nelson Mandela Park |
| 0.2 mi | Prebend Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Prebend Gardens |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,425 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 67 | £241,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £268,500 |
| Flats | 59 | £128,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LE1 7LF postcode area, located within Leicester City South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 7LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Anna | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1EF | Walking directions to Anna |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Leicester, LE2 0QD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | London Road, Leicester, LE2 1ED | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Global 1 Store | Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FE | Walking directions to Global 1 Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE1 7LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Sahu
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Mick Gregg
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Kitterick
Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.