Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE1 1NB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE1 1NB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE1 1NB is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1NB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (440 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1NB are sourced from Output Area E00178569 (shared with 5 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 1NB. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.0%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1NB are high at 440 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 offences722
Shoplifting546
Anti-social behaviour428
Public order310
Other theft221

school Local Schools

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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils0.5 km
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School

Good471 pupils0.6 km
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Highfields Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils0.7 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.8 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.9 km
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Uplands Infant School

Good429 pupils0.9 km
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

291 nearby
  • Bubbleology0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Audrey0.9 km
  • Cafe Bruxelles0.8 km
  • Cafe Mbriki0.7 km
  • + 286 more
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Retailers - Other

171 nearby
  • Tiger0.9 km
  • Whittard Of Chelsea0.8 km
  • Batch'd0.7 km
  • One Below0.4 km
  • Highland Fisheries (Fishmonger)0.3 km
  • + 166 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Grafton House Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Belmont House Hotel0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

70 nearby
  • Almeida Coffee And Juice Bar0.7 km
  • Firebug0.7 km
  • Mosh0.9 km
  • Odd Bar0.7 km
  • Rutland And Derby Arms0.7 km
  • + 65 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

128 nearby
  • Bubble CiTea0.7 km
  • Bar Sandwich0.9 km
  • Las Vegas0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Blazin Bird UK0.5 km
  • + 123 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.4 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester0.4 km
  • South Wigston5.8 km
  • Syston7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Charles Street0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km
  • Leicester Mercury0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km