LE1 1HL 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 1HL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (434 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLES STREET, LE1 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES STREET, LE1 1HL.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1HL 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 1HL 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 1HL. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1HL are high at 434 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
144 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.3 km
- Iman Supermarket0.3 km
- Spice Mart0.5 km
- Tai Fat Co0.9 km
- The Forum0.7 km
- + 139 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.9 km
- Grafton House Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Barley Mow0.4 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.2 km
- R Bar0.2 km
- Revolution0.6 km
- The Exchange Bar0.1 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
279 nearby- Afrikana0.2 km
- Al Feena0.4 km
- Chutney Ivy0.1 km
- Haute Dolci0.3 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.2 km
- + 274 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Yours Supermarket0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.3 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
- Leicester0.5 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
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Postcode Profile: LE11HL · Data under Open Government Licence