Postcode local report
LE1 5AF local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Leicester
LocaleIQ report for LE1 5AF: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for LE1 5AF
Generated 26 Apr 2026LE1 5AF sits in Castle, Leicester. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). Roadworks are the strongest immediate disruption signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-10% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,053 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 25 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 378 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SEVERN TRENT WATER. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
6 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 - 218 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SEVERN TRENT WATER. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Lane closure.
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 - 212 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
New service connection on Footway, Carriageway
New service connection (Works planned) promoted by CADENT GAS LIMITED. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
28 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 - 415 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SEVERN TRENT WATER. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
9 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 - 453 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SEVERN TRENT WATER. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 - 462 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at Marble Street;30 Marble Street;LE1 5XD;1;0;5;5;5;Sami Property Co Limited;
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
20 Apr 2026 - 233 m - Leicester HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 30 Marble Street;;LE1 5XD;1;0;5;5;5;Sami Property Co Limited;
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
20 Apr 2026 - 233 m - Leicester HMO Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SEVERN TRENT WATER. Highway authority: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 - 498 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for LE1 5AF
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Common questions about LE1 5AF
Is LE1 5AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE1 5AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE1 5AF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE1 5AF?
LocaleIQ matched LE1 5AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.