Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

187

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE1 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LE1 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 53% 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 1AJ is an active urban area located 0.5km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1AJ 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. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are high (451 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00178465 (shared with 13 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 1AJ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian24.1%
Black / African / Caribbean23.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 1AJ are high at 451 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences935
Shoplifting565
Anti-social behaviour520
Public order450
Other theft309

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.6 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.8 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.8 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.1 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils1.1 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

276 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Audrey0.8 km
  • Cafe Bruxelles0.7 km
  • Cafe Mbriki0.6 km
  • + 271 more
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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Tiger0.8 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea0.6 km
  • Batch'd0.6 km
  • One Below0.5 km
  • Highland Fisheries (Fishmonger)0.5 km
  • + 154 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.9 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar0.6 km
  • Firebug0.8 km
  • Mosh0.8 km
  • Odd Bar0.8 km
  • Rutland And Derby Arms0.8 km
  • + 64 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

121 nearby
  • Bubble CiTea0.6 km
  • Bar Sandwich0.8 km
  • Las Vegas0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Blazin Bird UK0.7 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.5 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.6 km
  • South Wigston6.0 km
  • Syston7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Humberstone Gate0.0 km
  • Humberstone Gate0.1 km
  • Humberstone Gate0.1 km
  • Humberstone Gate0.1 km
  • Humberstone Gate0.1 km