LE1 1FZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Leicester in Leicester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.
This 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (442 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1FZ are sourced from Output Area E00178528 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE1 1FZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE1 1FZ.
175
30
£ 39,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1FZ 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 1FZ 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 1FZ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1FZ are high at 442 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
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
The Children's Hospital School
Highfields Primary School
Castle Mead Academy
Brook Mead Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Delikatesy Smaczek0.4 km
- Everjoy Ventures0.4 km
- Leicester Food & Wine0.6 km
- PB Fruit And Veg0.9 km
- The Shires Post Office0.4 km
- + 140 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- 45 West0.3 km
- FoxhutBar (Bricklayer Arms)0.6 km
- Inside No90.3 km
- Republic0.6 km
- Sophy Bar0.4 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
290 nearby- Doen Lounge0.5 km
- Best Eat Sweet0.5 km
- Black Iron Social0.3 km
- Cafe Bocca0.3 km
- Cafe Rialto0.4 km
- + 285 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
118 nearby- Bread And Honey0.4 km
- Hot Fudge0.5 km
- Maryland Chicken0.3 km
- Millie's Cookies0.4 km
- Mr Gyros0.5 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Dawn Centre0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.4 km
- South Wigston5.8 km
- Syston7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rutland 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: LE11FZ · Data under Open Government Licence