Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

CONSTITUTION HILL, LE1 1PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONSTITUTION HILL, LE1 1PL.

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Population

512

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE1 1PL 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE1 1PL has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

LE1 1PL is an up-and-coming urban area on Constitution Hill, 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1PL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (224 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 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00069357 (shared with 42 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 1PL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British8.2%
Asian / British Asian76.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1PL are high at 224 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.

Violence and sexual offences525
Anti-social behaviour276
Shoplifting271
Public order191
Other theft153

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.2 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.4 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.5 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.7 km
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Medway Community Primary School

Good485 pupils0.9 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

186 nearby
  • Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.2 km
  • Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.2 km
  • Asha Supermarket0.8 km
  • H M M Stores0.3 km
  • International Market0.3 km
  • + 181 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Belmont House Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.5 km
  • Ramada Encore Leicester0.4 km
  • Dawn Centre0.2 km
  • Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • Brick And Beam0.2 km
  • Regent Club0.7 km
  • Milap Club0.8 km
  • Rainbow And Dove0.3 km
  • The Y Bar0.3 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

266 nearby
  • An Najeeb0.4 km
  • Baaba Shair Ltd0.9 km
  • Curve0.4 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
  • La Lory Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 261 more
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Takeaway Shop

129 nearby
  • The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.2 km
  • Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.4 km
  • Santhi Restaurant0.3 km
  • Shawarma Time0.5 km
  • Calypso Grill0.9 km
  • + 124 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Choice Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.3 km
  • South Wigston5.7 km
  • Syston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Leicester Mercury0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.3 km
  • Leicester Rail Station0.3 km
  • Station Street0.3 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km