St Nicholas Place is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE1 4LD is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Nicholas Place, Leicester, LE1 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE1 4SP, LE1 4NN, LE1 4PF, LE1 5LB, LE1 4JB, LE1 5NS, LE1 4PG, LE1 5YP, LE1 4SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE1 4LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.9% | 54.3% | 12.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 58.1% | 45.7% | -12.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 4LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.4% 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 | 70.1% | 75.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 37.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 16.1% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -28.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 62.6% | 50.5% | -12.1% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38.9% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 34.3% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 37.3% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 19.6% | 7.5% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 28.3% | 1.5% | -26.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 20.5% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 35.9% | 35.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -46.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 15.7% | 5.4% | -10.3% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.4% | 43.8% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 21.2% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.9% | 21.6% | -22.3% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.4% | 43.8% | 7.4% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 36.4% | 14.4% | -22.0% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 76.7% | -30.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 11.8% | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Place was 4855.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 868.2% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Nicholas Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Castle and the 2nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1644.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 St Nicholas Place, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-15 | £275,415 |
| 23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-15 | £475,743 |
| 37 St Nicholas Place, Leicester, Leicester Other, an established residential building | £420,107 | 2016-09-06 | £596,341 |
LE1 4LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LE1 4LD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Andrewes Street , LE3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slater Primary School Slater Street , LE3 5AS | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Junior School Latimer Street , LE3 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Mead Primary Academy Balfour Street , LE3 5EA | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Community Primary School Hazel Street , LE2 7JN | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Mead Academy 31 St Augustine Road , | - not rated | 343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead Academy Richard III Road , LE3 5QT | - not rated | 377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullhurst Community College Imperial Avenue , LE3 1AH | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Anstey Lane , LE4 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,134 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 5,355 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 | 1,445 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 | 5,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Montfort University The Gateway , LE1 9BH | - not rated | 473 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 | 1,045 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mulberry School St George's House, William Street , LE1 1RW | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherryleas Assessment Centre Westcotes Drive , LE3 0QU | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Islamia Institute for Education 5-7 Evington Street , LE2 0SA | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey | 21 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 22 yd | |
| Xiong Qi Hot Pot | 54 Highcross Street, Leicester | 57 yd | |
| Restaurant 263 | 76 Highcross Street, Leicester | 57 yd | |
| Cosy Club Leicester | 62 - 68 Highcross Street, Leicester | 57 yd | |
| Spicy Temptations | 72 Highcross Street, Leicester | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosh | 37 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 3 yd | |
| King Richard III | Richard The Third, 70 Highcross Street | 57 yd | |
| Toots And Maytals | 52A Highcross Street, Leicester | 57 yd | |
| High Cross | The High Cross, 103 - 105 High Street | 100 yd | |
| The Queen Of Bradgate | Queen Of Bradgate, 93 - 97 High Street | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 3 yd | |
| Bar Sandwich | 13 St Nicholas Place, Leicester | 3 yd | |
| Las Vegas | 84 High Street, Leicester | 144 yd | |
| Chinese Snack Box | 80 High Street, Leicester | 144 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 26 Highcross, 92 Shires Walk | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 - 14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 558 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18 - 26 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Welford House, 7 Welford Place | 580 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 13 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 624 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 19 - 21 Belgrave Gate, Leicester | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (Leicester) ST. NICHOLAS CIRCLE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| The Gym (Leicester) 4A 4A Causeway Lane | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Saxon House Saxon House Saxon House Causeway Lane | 401 yd | |
| The Queen Elizabeth Ii Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre DUNS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| John Sandford Sports Centre (Closed) Western Boulevard | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 507 yd |
| Esprit Ladies Health Club 24A 24A BELGRAVE GATE | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Leicester) HAYMARKET TOWERS HAYMARKET TOWERS HUMBERSTONE GATE | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Bedford Street Gym And Training Centre (Closed) Bedford Street South | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Olympia Conditioning Centre (Closed) Pilot House Pilot House King Street | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Leicester) WELFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.