Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

CHARTER STREET, LE1 3UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARTER STREET, LE1 3UD.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

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
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

92% of homes in LE1 3UD are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE1 3UD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Charter Street, 0.4km from Abbey Park in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Leicester West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE1 3UD offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 92% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 3UD are sourced from Output Area E00169499 (shared with 47 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 3UD. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.5%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

Crime rates near LE1 3UD are high at 199 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences231
Public order115
Anti-social behaviour76
Other theft74
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Mead Primary Academy

Outstanding721 pupils1.0 km
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Catherine Junior School

Good469 pupils1.0 km
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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils1.1 km
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Catherine Infant School

Outstanding394 pupils1.1 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils1.2 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Azmar Food Centre0.6 km
  • Iman Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tai Fat Co0.4 km
  • The Forum0.4 km
  • B & M Homestore0.8 km
  • + 107 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.8 km
  • The Exchange Bar1.0 km
  • Brick And Beam1.0 km
  • Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox1.0 km
  • Leicester Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

204 nearby
  • Chutney Ivy0.9 km
  • Hughie's Cafe0.8 km
  • Kilimanjaro0.3 km
  • Unico Bar Restaurant0.8 km
  • Yara Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 199 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Yours Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Fresh Naan0.7 km
  • Special Shawarma0.7 km
  • Grill Chef0.9 km
  • Chicken Fun0.9 km
  • Pizzawala0.9 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ramada Encore Leicester1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.4 km
  • Syston6.5 km
  • South Wigston6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • George Street0.2 km
  • George Street0.3 km
  • Orchard Street0.3 km
  • Leicester College0.3 km
  • St Margaret's Bus Station0.3 km