LE1 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Gallowtree Gate, 0.2km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1DA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (480 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALLOWTREE GATE, LE1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALLOWTREE GATE, LE1 1DA.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1DA 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 1DA 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 1DA. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1DA are high at 480 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
Castle Mead Academy
The Children's Hospital School
Moat Community College
Brook Mead Academy
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Slater Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
Highfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.4 km
- Iman Supermarket0.4 km
- Spice Mart0.6 km
- Tai Fat Co0.9 km
- The Forum0.8 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Belmont House Hotel0.9 km
- Dawn Centre0.7 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- Barley Mow0.5 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.3 km
- R Bar0.3 km
- Revolution0.7 km
- The Exchange Bar0.2 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
283 nearby- Afrikana0.3 km
- Al Feena0.5 km
- Chutney Ivy0.3 km
- Haute Dolci0.3 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.3 km
- + 278 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Yours Supermarket0.8 km
- The Food Warehouse0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- Burger Boi0.9 km
- Fresh Naan0.4 km
- LAYTEA DMM0.8 km
- Pizza GoGo0.3 km
- Special Shawarma0.4 km
- + 107 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.6 km
- South Wigston5.9 km
- Syston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Granby Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
- Charles Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LE11DA · Data under Open Government Licence