Morledge Street is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 1ST is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morledge Street, Leicester, LE1 1ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 1SU, LE1 1SL, LE1 1SN, LE1 1QW, LE1 1TH, LE1 1SS, LE1 1TA, LE1 1SJ, LE1 1SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE1 1ST has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 47.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LE1 1ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.3% | 71.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 33.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 22.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 43.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 44.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LE1 1ST this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 17.5% | -2.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 60.4% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 10% | 2.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 11.4% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 63.2% | 60.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 9% | 1.9% | -7.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 58.4% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 18.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 14.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 58.3% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.4% | 10% | -11.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 19.5% | 46.2% | -26.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morledge Street was 252.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morledge Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 114th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 411 The Atrium, 2 Morledge Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-03-19 | £79,504 |
| Flat 301 The Atrium, 2 Morledge Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-26 | £135,000 |
| Flat 420 The Atrium, 2 Morledge Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-07-19 | £64,597 |
| Flat 313 The Atrium, 2 Morledge Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-06-28 | £118,520 |
| Flat 413 The Atrium, 2 Morledge Street, Leicester, Leicester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-12-08 | £91,990 |
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 1ST area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 210 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School Saxby Street , LE2 0TD | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Nedham Street , LE2 0HE | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taylor Road Primary School Taylor Road , Abbey Park LE1 2JP | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Pluto Close , Highfields LE2 0UU | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy Melbourne Road , Highfields LE2 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 626 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 413 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Hospital School University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust , Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Square | 4 Midland Street, Leicester | 101 yd | |
| Curve | 60 Rutland Street, Leicester | 134 yd | |
| Yara Restaurant | 97 Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Unico Bar Restaurant | 97 Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 171 yd | |
| Boost Leicester | Mercury Place, 11 St George Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick And Beam | Lewcos House, 12 Queen Street | 46 yd | |
| The Soundhouse | The Sound House, 28 Southampton Street | 85 yd | |
| Helsinki | 94 Rutland Street, Leicester | 134 yd | |
| The Ale Wagon | 27 Rutland Street, Leicester | 208 yd | |
| Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute | Nottingham Imperial Oddfellows Club, 89 - 91 Humberstone Gate | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Sweet And Bakery | 24 - 26 Humberstone Road, Leicester | 206 yd | |
| Subway | 63 Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 222 yd | |
| Grizzlers | 95A Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 222 yd | |
| Special Shawarma | 74 Humberstone Gate, Leicester | 226 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 120 Charles Street, Leicester | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 12 Burton Street, Leicester | 187 yd | |
| Umrah Supermarket | Unit 9, St Georges Retail Park | 369 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, St Georges Retail Park | 383 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 4, St Georges Retail Park | 383 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 8 Haymarket Towers, 29 Humberstone Gate | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Leicester) (Closed) 64-66 64-66 Humberstone Gate | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leicester St George'S Way) 1C 1C ST. GEORGES WAY | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| The Y EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Moat Community College MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| St Matthews Centre MALABAR ROAD | 598 yd | |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Taylor Road Primary School TAYLOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.