Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Leicester: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away, Leicester Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 20 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LE1 6PL.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 51 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 86 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Children's Hospital School (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
224crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 224 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 133.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
49GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48 GP, 1 hospital, 37 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COUNTY CJDT — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Leicester Rail Station0.2 mi
41 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.12 mi
NestReach: ≈ 20 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Holy Cross Priory Catholic Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
54shops & libraries
- 44 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Heron, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Leicester Granby Street Local — 0.1 mi
In Leicester, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 97% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Leicester, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LE1 6PL.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LE1.
Average sold price by property type across the LE1 district, 2021–2026.
About LE1 6PL
LE1 6PL scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Leicester Granby Street Local 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE1 6PL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,785 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 86 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 44 rated Good. The nearest school is Beauchamp City Sixth Form, within a short walk.
There were 224 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 48 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 37 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COUNTY CJDT, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
