LE1 1RA is an up-and-coming urban area on Rutland Street, 0.2km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1RA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (427 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1RA are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUTLAND STREET, LE1 1RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTLAND STREET, LE1 1RA.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1RA 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in LE1 1RA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1RA. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 105,000
7 sales · Mean £ 94,917
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1RA are high at 427 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
The Children's Hospital School
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.4 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.4 km
- Asha Supermarket0.9 km
- H M M Stores0.2 km
- International Market0.2 km
- + 136 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.1 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.1 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Brick And Beam0.3 km
- Regent Club0.8 km
- Midas0.2 km
- Rack 'N' Roll0.8 km
- The Locker Room0.1 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- An Najeeb0.6 km
- Baaba Shair Ltd0.9 km
- Curve0.3 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.5 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.4 km
- + 287 more
Takeaway Shop
120 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.4 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.5 km
- Santhi Restaurant0.2 km
- Shawarma Time0.4 km
- Benny's Chicken0.1 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.4 km
- South Wigston5.7 km
- Syston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland Street0.0 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Granby Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Granby Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE11RA · Data under Open Government Licence