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.
JUNIOR STREET, LE1 4QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUNIOR STREET, LE1 4QF.
528
32
£ 40,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Slater Primary School
Brook Mead Academy
Castle Mead Academy
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Taylor Road Primary School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
The Children's Hospital School
Moat Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- + 5 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: LE14QF · Data under Open Government Licence