LE1 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Granby Street, 0.4km 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.
Day-to-day life in LE1 1DU has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (343 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00068903 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANBY STREET, LE1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANBY STREET, LE1 1DU.
380
36
£ 39,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1DU 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 1DU 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 1DU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1DU are high at 343 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
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
Highfields Primary School
Uplands Infant School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
146 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.2 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.2 km
- Asha Supermarket0.9 km
- H M M Stores0.1 km
- International Market0.1 km
- + 141 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Belmont House Hotel0.6 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.1 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.2 km
- Dawn Centre0.4 km
- Holiday Inn0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
73 nearby- Brick And Beam0.3 km
- Regent Club0.6 km
- Rainbow And Dove0.0 km
- The Y Bar0.1 km
- Midas0.3 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- An Najeeb0.4 km
- Baaba Shair Ltd0.9 km
- Curve0.4 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.5 km
- + 287 more
Takeaway Shop
123 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.2 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.5 km
- Santhi Restaurant0.1 km
- Shawarma Time0.5 km
- Calypso Grill0.7 km
- + 118 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Choice Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.2 km
- South Wigston5.6 km
- Syston7.4 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: LE11DU · Data under Open Government Licence