Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

JUNIOR STREET, LE1 4QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUNIOR STREET, LE1 4QF.

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Population

528

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

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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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LE1 4QF — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.

home £126,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE1 4QF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Junior Street, 0.5km from Frog Island in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Leicester West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (463 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE1 4QF are sourced from Output Area E00169497 (shared with 67 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 4QF. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.5%
Asian / British Asian40.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,000

13 sales · Mean £ 132,691

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

Crime rates near LE1 4QF are high at 463 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 offences546
Shoplifting418
Public order288
Anti-social behaviour259
Other theft177

school Local Schools

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Slater Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Brook Mead Academy

184 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Mead Academy

716 pupils0.8 km
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Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inadequate426 pupils0.9 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils1.0 km
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King Richard III Infant and Nursery School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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The Children's Hospital School

Outstanding68 pupils1.3 km
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Moat Community College

Good1061 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

121 nearby
  • Delikatesy Smaczek0.4 km
  • Everjoy Ventures0.3 km
  • The Shires Post Office0.4 km
  • Todays News0.3 km
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • + 116 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • 45 West0.6 km
  • Inside No90.6 km
  • Republic0.2 km
  • Sophy Bar1.0 km
  • Sue Townsend Theatre0.9 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

243 nearby
  • Doen Lounge0.3 km
  • Best Eat Sweet0.2 km
  • Black Iron Social0.8 km
  • Cafe Bocca0.6 km
  • Cafe Rialto0.5 km
  • + 238 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

90 nearby
  • Maryland Chicken0.5 km
  • Millie's Cookies0.4 km
  • Mr Gyros0.3 km
  • Raani's Cafe0.8 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 85 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.5 km
  • Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.2 km
  • South Wigston6.4 km
  • Syston7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pasture Lane0.1 km
  • Pasture Lane0.1 km
  • Churchgate0.1 km
  • Gravel Street0.1 km
  • Gravel Street0.2 km