Postcode Area Analysis

LE1 5WW postcode area analysis

LocaleIQ tracks local change signals around LE1 5WW, covering Castle, Leicester, East Midlands. It brings together recent local activity, deprivation context, and Census signals so a renter, buyer, or parent can get a quick area read before opening the full interactive report.

Area score51Changing
30-day activity0events in the last month
Crime trend4%versus the previous published month
Live data layers3sources available for this postcode
DeprivationD2England small-area context
Population density8,702people per km2 in the local MSOA

What is changing near LE1 5WW

The strongest current signal for LE1 5WW is: Crime trend is the strongest local pressure signal right now. Recent activity is summarised below so search visitors can see the type of evidence behind the score before they switch into the interactive report.

crime

Public Order near Hospital

Street-level police archive record for public order. Reported by Leicestershire Police. Latest outcome: Under investigation.

1 Jan 2026 • 2 m • UK Police Crime Archive
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Public Order near Hospital

Street-level police archive record for public order. Reported by Leicestershire Police. Latest outcome: Under investigation.

1 Jan 2026 • 2 m • UK Police Crime Archive
crime

Shoplifting near Hospital

Street-level police archive record for shoplifting. Reported by Leicestershire Police. Latest outcome: Investigation complete; no suspect identified.

1 Jan 2026 • 2 m • UK Police Crime Archive
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Other Theft near Hospital

Street-level police archive record for other theft. Reported by Leicestershire Police. Latest outcome: Investigation complete; no suspect identified.

1 Jan 2026 • 2 m • UK Police Crime Archive
hmo

Licensed HMO at 14, Walnut Street, LE2 7LD

licensed hmo for up to 7 residents.

6 Apr 2025 • 261 m • Leicester HMO Register
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Burglary near Lower Brown Street

Street-level police archive record for burglary. Reported by Leicestershire Police. Latest outcome: Investigation complete; no suspect identified.

1 Jan 2026 • 365 m • UK Police Crime Archive

Area context around LE1 5WW

LocaleIQ pairs live change signals with official deprivation and Census area context. This helps search visitors understand whether a postcode looks quieter, denser, more rented, or more pressured before they open the interactive report.

deprivation

Decile 2/10 in England

Among the most deprived 20% of small areas in England.

census

Leicester 040

54% of households are privately rented in the local MSOA.

ethnicity

Ethnic composition

White 51.5%, Asian 24.1%, Black 15.1%, Mixed 4.5%, Other 4.9%.

Coverage for Leicester

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planning

Planning will appear where LocaleIQ has ingested a council planning source for this area.

live

hmo

HMO licensing records are available in the current search radius.

live

crime

Monthly street-level police archive from LocaleIQ storage, with live API fallback when the archive month has not been ingested yet.

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roadworks

England-wide roadworks will appear once the scheduled Street Manager crawler has ingested the area around this postcode.

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FAQs about LE1 5WW

What does the LE1 5WW report include?

LocaleIQ combines planning applications, licensed HMOs, crime trends, roadworks, deprivation context, and Census area context around LE1 5WW. Coverage varies by source, so the page shows which layers are live for Leicester.

How often is the LE1 5WW page refreshed?

The HTML report is regenerated from live or cached upstream data on a rolling basis. This page was last built on 28 Mar 2026 and each source shows its own freshness note.

Can I compare LE1 5WW with another postcode?

Yes. Open the live map experience to compare LE1 5WW against another area, inspect route disruption, and drill into source records.

What does the deprivation decile mean for LE1 5WW?

Decile 2/10 in England. LocaleIQ shows deprivation as within-nation context only, so it should not be used as a direct comparison between different UK nations.

Does LocaleIQ show Census context for LE1 5WW?

Yes. LocaleIQ attaches Census 2021 MSOA context such as population density, tenure mix, and median age where that postcode can be matched to an area profile.

Nearby postcode reports: NW1 8AH | NW1 7BU

Open the full live report for LE1 5WW

The interactive experience adds filters, route modelling, comparison mode, and direct links to source records. Use the live map for deeper analysis before you rent, buy, or shortlist.