LE1 1FA is an up-and-coming urban area on Charles 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 1FA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (462 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1FA are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES STREET, LE1 1FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, LE1 1FA.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1FA 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
With 54% social renting, LE1 1FA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1FA. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1FA are high at 462 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
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
Castle Mead Academy
Highfields Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
Charnwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.3 km
- Iman Supermarket0.3 km
- Spice Mart0.5 km
- Tai Fat Co0.9 km
- The Forum0.7 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Barley Mow0.4 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.2 km
- R Bar0.3 km
- Revolution0.7 km
- The Exchange Bar0.1 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
279 nearby- Afrikana0.3 km
- Al Feena0.4 km
- Chutney Ivy0.2 km
- Haute Dolci0.3 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.2 km
- + 274 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Yours Supermarket0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Burger Boi0.8 km
- Fresh Naan0.3 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.8 km
- Pizza GoGo0.2 km
- Special Shawarma0.3 km
- + 108 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.6 km
- South Wigston5.9 km
- Syston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Charles Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LE11FA · Data under Open Government Licence