The typical property in LE1
LE1 is central Leicester, the East Midlands city with substantial heritage and significant ethnic diversity.
Area summary
LE1 sits in Leicester City Council. The outcode covers central Leicester. Leicester has substantial heritage including Leicester Cathedral (where Richard III is buried) and the Roman Jewry Wall. The Highcross Leicester is the major retail anchor. Housing is mixed: limited central residential, Victorian terraces, and significant new-build apartment development.
Leicester station is on the Midland Main Line.
Employment includes the council, retail, two universities (Leicester and De Montfort) and commuting.
Leicester City Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- MML direct to London in 70 minutes is a major value driver
- Student rental subject to additional HMO licensing
- New-build apartment leases vary widely
The full LE1 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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