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.
LE1 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE1 1DD.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
Castle Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
Brook Mead Academy
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Slater Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE11DD · Data under Open Government Licence