Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

175

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE1 1DD 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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE1 1DD has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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 1DD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Leicester 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.

This is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.

Safety: Crime rates are high (505 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 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 1DD. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.3%
Asian / British Asian24.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near LE1 1DD are high at 505 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 offences1321
Shoplifting842
Anti-social behaviour634
Public order629
Other theft433

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.9 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.9 km
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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils1.1 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

142 nearby
  • Azmar Food Centre0.3 km
  • Iman Supermarket0.4 km
  • Spice Mart0.6 km
  • Tai Fat Co0.9 km
  • The Forum0.8 km
  • + 137 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Grafton House Hotel1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.6 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.9 km
  • Dawn Centre0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.5 km
  • Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.3 km
  • R Bar0.3 km
  • Revolution0.6 km
  • The Exchange Bar0.2 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

282 nearby
  • Afrikana0.3 km
  • Al Feena0.5 km
  • Chutney Ivy0.2 km
  • Haute Dolci0.3 km
  • Hughie's Cafe0.3 km
  • + 277 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Yours Supermarket0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

112 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.9 km
  • Fresh Naan0.3 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.8 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.3 km
  • Special Shawarma0.4 km
  • + 107 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.6 km
  • South Wigston5.9 km
  • Syston7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Granby Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km