Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

QUEEN STREET, LE1 1QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, LE1 1QD.

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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 1QD 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

High employment, young population. LE1 1QD combines 69% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1QD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Queen Street, 0.5km from Leicester in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Leicester South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE1 1QD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 1QD 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 1QD. 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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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 1QD 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
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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
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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
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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