LE1 1PL is an up-and-coming urban area on Constitution Hill, 0.3km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE1 1PL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (224 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE1 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00069357 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONSTITUTION HILL, LE1 1PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONSTITUTION HILL, LE1 1PL.
512
37
£ 29,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE1 1PL 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 1PL has a significant social housing presence — 66% 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 1PL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LE1 1PL are high at 224 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moat Community College
Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Charnwood Primary School
Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy
Uplands Infant School
Medway Community Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
186 nearby- Mr B Gardner (Eggs)0.2 km
- Tuga Pastries (Bakers)0.2 km
- Asha Supermarket0.8 km
- H M M Stores0.3 km
- International Market0.3 km
- + 181 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Belmont House Hotel0.6 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.5 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.4 km
- Dawn Centre0.2 km
- Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
65 nearby- Brick And Beam0.2 km
- Regent Club0.7 km
- Milap Club0.8 km
- Rainbow And Dove0.3 km
- The Y Bar0.3 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
266 nearby- An Najeeb0.4 km
- Baaba Shair Ltd0.9 km
- Curve0.4 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
- La Lory Restaurant0.4 km
- + 261 more
Takeaway Shop
129 nearby- The Momo Hut (Takeaway)0.2 km
- Leicester Sweet And Bakery0.4 km
- Santhi Restaurant0.3 km
- Shawarma Time0.5 km
- Calypso Grill0.9 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Choice Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.3 km
- South Wigston5.7 km
- Syston7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Leicester Mercury0.1 km
- Charles Street0.3 km
- Leicester Rail Station0.3 km
- Station Street0.3 km
- Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE11PL · Data under Open Government Licence