Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE1 1AA.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE1 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LE1 1AA has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE1 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

LE1 1AA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are high (254 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00169534 (shared with 588 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE1 1AA. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.4%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 12%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LE1 1AA are high at 254 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences594
Anti-social behaviour328
Shoplifting247
Public order228
Other theft171

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.4 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.4 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.6 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.8 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.9 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

174 nearby
  • Delikatesy Smaczek0.8 km
  • Everjoy Ventures0.8 km
  • Leicester Food & Wine0.7 km
  • PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
  • The Shires Post Office0.8 km
  • + 169 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

68 nearby
  • 45 West0.7 km
  • FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms)0.6 km
  • Inside No90.7 km
  • Sophy Bar0.5 km
  • Sue Townsend Theatre0.7 km
  • + 63 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

268 nearby
  • Doen Lounge0.9 km
  • Best Eat Sweet0.9 km
  • Black Iron Social0.5 km
  • Cafe Bocca0.6 km
  • Cafe Rialto0.8 km
  • + 263 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Choice Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

125 nearby
  • Bread And Honey0.5 km
  • Hot Fudge0.6 km
  • Maryland Chicken0.7 km
  • Millie's Cookies0.8 km
  • Mr Gyros0.9 km
  • + 120 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Dawn Centre0.1 km
  • Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.4 km
  • Ramada Encore Leicester0.4 km
  • Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.1 km
  • South Wigston5.6 km
  • Syston7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Rail Station0.1 km
  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Leicester Mercury0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Station Street0.1 km