Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1QU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE1 1QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 29, LE1 1QU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1QU is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE1 1QU offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (440 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1QU are sourced from Output Area E00178569 (shared with 5 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 1QU. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.0%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1QU are high at 440 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 offences723
Shoplifting546
Anti-social behaviour436
Public order303
Other theft221

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.5 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.6 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.7 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.8 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.9 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils1.0 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils1.0 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

171 nearby
  • Azmar Food Centre0.3 km
  • Iman Supermarket0.3 km
  • Spice Mart0.3 km
  • Tai Fat Co0.9 km
  • The Forum0.7 km
  • + 166 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.3 km
  • Dawn Centre0.4 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.3 km
  • Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.2 km
  • R Bar0.2 km
  • Revolution0.6 km
  • The Exchange Bar0.2 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

290 nearby
  • Afrikana0.2 km
  • Al Feena0.2 km
  • Chutney Ivy0.1 km
  • Haute Dolci0.3 km
  • Hughie's Cafe0.2 km
  • + 285 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Yours Supermarket0.8 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.7 km
  • Fresh Naan0.3 km
  • LAYTEA DMM0.6 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.2 km
  • Special Shawarma0.2 km
  • + 122 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.4 km
  • South Wigston5.9 km
  • Syston7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Charles Street0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km
  • Leicester Mercury0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km