Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

RUTLAND STREET, LE1 1RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTLAND STREET, LE1 1RA.

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Population

175

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British46.3%
Asian / British Asian24.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences1197
Shoplifting663
Anti-social behaviour621
Public order547
Other theft357

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.7 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.7 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.9 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils1.0 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.1 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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