Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1GE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

119

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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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 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, LE1 1GE 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 1GE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1GE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (457 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1GE are sourced from Output Area E00169530 (shared with 11 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 1GE. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.7%
Asian / British Asian33.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.7%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LE1 1GE are high at 457 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 offences1164
Shoplifting696
Anti-social behaviour596
Public order542
Other theft342

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.6 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils0.8 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils1.0 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.0 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils1.0 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

291 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.5 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Audrey0.7 km
  • Cafe Bruxelles0.6 km
  • Cafe Mbriki0.5 km
  • + 286 more
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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Super Tiger0.8 km
  • Tiger0.7 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea0.6 km
  • Batch'd0.5 km
  • R N Supermarket - Londis1.0 km
  • + 144 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar0.5 km
  • Firebug0.5 km
  • Mosh0.7 km
  • Odd Bar0.5 km
  • Rutland And Derby Arms0.5 km
  • + 66 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

118 nearby
  • Bubble CiTea0.5 km
  • Bar Sandwich0.7 km
  • Las Vegas0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Blazin Bird UK0.8 km
  • + 113 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.6 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.4 km
  • South Wigston5.8 km
  • Syston7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km