LE1 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Granby Street, 0.3km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1DH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (403 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00068903 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANBY STREET, LE1 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANBY STREET, LE1 1DH.
380
36
£ 39,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1DH 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 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 51% 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 1DH. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1DH are high at 403 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.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
The Children's Hospital School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.3 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.3 km
- Asha Supermarket0.9 km
- H M M Stores0.2 km
- International Market0.2 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.1 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.1 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Brick And Beam0.3 km
- Regent Club0.7 km
- Midas0.2 km
- Rack 'N' Roll0.8 km
- The Locker Room0.1 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
295 nearby- An Najeeb0.5 km
- Baaba Shair Ltd0.9 km
- Curve0.3 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.4 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.5 km
- + 290 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.3 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.5 km
- Santhi Restaurant0.2 km
- Shawarma Time0.5 km
- Benny's Chicken0.0 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.4 km
- South Wigston5.7 km
- Syston7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland Street0.1 km
- Granby Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE11DH · Data under Open Government Licence