Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1FE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

119

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE1 1FE is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE1 1FE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1FE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (446 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1FE are sourced from Output Area E00169530 (shared with 11 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 1FE. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.7%
Asian / British Asian33.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.7%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 1FE are high at 446 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 offences1177
Shoplifting701
Anti-social behaviour593
Public order563
Other theft358

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.7 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.9 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.9 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils1.0 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.0 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Azmar Food Centre0.3 km
  • Iman Supermarket0.3 km
  • Spice Mart0.5 km
  • Tai Fat Co0.9 km
  • The Forum0.7 km
  • + 144 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.9 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.5 km
  • Dawn Centre0.6 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.4 km
  • Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.1 km
  • R Bar0.2 km
  • Revolution0.6 km
  • The Exchange Bar0.1 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

283 nearby
  • Afrikana0.2 km
  • Al Feena0.4 km
  • Chutney Ivy0.1 km
  • Haute Dolci0.2 km
  • Hughie's Cafe0.1 km
  • + 278 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Yours Supermarket0.8 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

118 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.8 km
  • Fresh Naan0.3 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.7 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.2 km
  • Special Shawarma0.2 km
  • + 113 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.5 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