Postcode LE1 9ST 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Gardens.
Leicester City Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Leicester City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1259.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 per household in Leicester City Centre is £52,040 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE1 9ST.
Leicester City Centre near LE1 9ST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
| 0 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
| 0.4 mi | Museum Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Square Park |
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 9ST postcode area, located within Leicester City Centre, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 9ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Mini Market | Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5AR | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Fresh Village | Hotel Street, Leicester, LE1 5GF | Walking directions to Fresh Village |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Hongda Supermarket | Leicester, LE1 5AE | Walking directions to Hongda Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 40 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9ST, 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.