Market Place, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE1 5GF, LE1 5EN, LE1 5EL.
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At a glance
0 property sales on Market Place, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Market Place compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Market Place has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE1 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Sold prices on Market Place
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E B House, 30, Market Place LE1 5GF | 11 Apr 2025 | £480,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, Market Place LE1 5GF | 9 Jun 2023 | £830,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 30, Market Place LE1 5GF | 25 Apr 2022 | £570,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 49, Market Place LE1 5EL | 23 Dec 2021 | £550,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 75, Market Place LE1 5EN | 18 Nov 2021 | £325,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, Market Place LE1 5GF | 13 Jul 2018 | £610,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 42, Market Place LE1 5GF | 24 May 2018 | £250,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 77 - 79, Market Place LE1 5EN | 5 Jan 2018 | £750,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 77 - 79, Market Place LE1 5EN | 4 Jan 2018 | £535,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Leicester Market, 16 - 20, Market Place LE1 5GF | 20 Dec 2017 | £1,700,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 48, Market Place LE1 5GF | 21 Sep 2017 | £360,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 65B, Market Place LE1 5EL | 26 Apr 2017 | £2,200,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Market Place | £610,000 (Jul 2018) → £830,000 (Jun 2023) | +36% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Market Place
Crime
1,729 crimes were reported within about a mile of Market Place in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 520 |
| Shoplifting | 245 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 |
| Public order | 169 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 124 |
| Other theft | 107 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Market Place is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire Flood alert area
- River Soar at Frog Island and riverside areas of Leicester Flood warning area
- Upper Soar catchment Flood alert area
- River Soar at Leicester City Flood warning area
- Tributaries in Leicester City Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Market Place
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indie Education | Other independent special school | 14–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1,041 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Castle Mead Academy 1,223 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Children's Hospital School 112 pupils | Foundation special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Slater Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Moat Community College 1,091 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| King Richard III Infant and Nursery School 269 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Leicester station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- South Wigston station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Syston station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Town Hall Square (Stand ER, Horsefair Street) 2 min walk
- Town Hall Square (Stand ER, Horsefair Street) 2 min walk
- Granby Street (Stand EL, Granby Street) 2 min walk
- Pocklingtons Walk (Stand EQ, POCKLINGTONS WALK) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bowling Green Street Surgery
29-31 Bowling Green Street, Leicester · 0.1 mi - Leicester City Assist Practice
Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester · 0.2 mi - Inclusion Healthcare
Charles Berry House, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester · 0.2 mi - De Montfort Surgery
Student Health Centre, 100 Mill Lane, Leicester · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Leicester · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Leicester · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Haymarket Tower Express · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Leicester Granby St Express · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Pharmason Ltd · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- 29 - 31 Bowling Green Street (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Citydental · 0.2 mi
- The Dental Suite (leicester) · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 77.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 735 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 4.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 94.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 1.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,836 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 33% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 33% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leicester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Market Place
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Who lives around Market Place
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.4% | 40.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 26.5% | 43.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 14.8% | 7.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 33.1% | 24.7% |
| No religion | 31.9% | 23% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 23.5% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 44% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 46.5% | 16.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.9% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 4.3% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.8% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 79.6% | 33% |
| 1 car or van in household | 17.5% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 1.5% | 19.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.4% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leicester.
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