Lancaster Place Southfields, Leicester
54 addresses across 1 postcode (LE1), about 100 m long. USRN 23101774.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £240,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (D: 10, E: 24).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Leicester costs £2,529 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Nelson Mandela Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Highfields Surgery (R Wadhwa), about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 111 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £240,500 | £240,500 | £240,500 |
| 2016 | 3 | £181,500 | £168,150 | £190,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2012 | 4 | £136,250 | £136,250 | £136,250 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £183,725 | £179,950 | £187,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £108,750 | £102,500 | £115,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £92,550 | £92,550 | £92,550 |
| 1997 | 1 | £37,000 | £37,000 | £37,000 |
| 1996 | 5 | £42,150 | £39,000 | £43,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 3 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 39 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £240,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 15 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2016 | 41 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Apr 2016 | 51 LE1 7HB | Detached | £181,500 | |
| 18 Apr 2016 | 1 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £168,150 | |
| 6 Sep 2013 | 45 LE1 7HB | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2012 | 7 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £136,250 | |
| 14 Aug 2012 | 5 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £136,250 | |
| 14 Aug 2012 | 9 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £136,250 | |
| 14 Aug 2012 | 11 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £136,250 | |
| 20 May 2011 | 31 LE1 7HB | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2009 | 41 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2007 | 15 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 47 LE1 7HB | Terraced | £187,500 | |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 33 LE1 7HB | Flat or maisonette | £109,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | 3 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 39 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £102,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2001 | 31 LE1 7HB | Terraced | £92,550 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 17 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £37,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1996 | 31 LE1 7HB | Terraced | £41,750 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 45 LE1 7HB | Terraced | £39,000 | |
| 21 Mar 1996 | 41 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £43,500 | |
| 14 Mar 1996 | 37 LE1 7HB | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 16 Feb 1996 | 49 LE1 7HB | Flat or maisonette | £42,150 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 1995 | 33 LE1 7HB | Flat or maisonette | £38,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, semi-detached (14); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2019 (16); 1900-1929 (13); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (13); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (32 addresses)
- 1, Lancaster Place
- 5, Lancaster Place
- 7, Lancaster Place
- 9, Lancaster Place
- 11, Lancaster Place
- 17, Lancaster Place
- 21, Lancaster Place
- 23, Lancaster Place
- 25, Lancaster Place
- 31, Lancaster Place
- 33, Lancaster Place
- 39, Lancaster Place
- 41, Lancaster Place
- 45, Lancaster Place
- 49, Lancaster Place
- 51, Lancaster Place
- Flat 1, Chilli Apartments, 19 Lancaster Place
- Flat 1, Chilli Apartments, 25 Lancaster Place
- Flat 1, Chilli Apartments, 27 Lancaster Place
- Flat 1, Chilli Apartments, 29 Lancaster Place
- Flat 2, Chilli Apartments, 23 Lancaster Place
- Flat 2, Chilli Apartments, 25 Lancaster Place
- Flat 2, Chilli Apartments, 27 Lancaster Place
- Flat 2, Chilli Apartments, 29 Lancaster Place
- Flat 3, Chilli Apartments, 23 Lancaster Place
- Flat 3, Chilli Apartments, 25 Lancaster Place
- Flat 3, Chilli Apartments, 27 Lancaster Place
- Flat 3, Chilli Apartments, 29 Lancaster Place
- Flat 4, Chilli Apartments, 23 Lancaster Place
- Flat 4, Chilli Apartments, 25 Lancaster Place
- Flat 4, Chilli Apartments, 27 Lancaster Place
- Flat 4, Chilli Apartments, 29 Lancaster Place
Council tax
What each band costs in Leicester in 2026-27: Band D £2,529 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,686 | £1,967 | £2,248 | £2,529 | £3,091 | £3,653 | £4,215 | £5,058 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 1,740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Houses in Multiple Occupation - 2013.
- Tree preservation orders: 6 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 19 and 21, Lancaster Place, grade II
- 23 and 25, Lancaster Place, grade II
- 27 and 29, Lancaster Place, grade II
- 31, 33 and 35, Lancaster Place, grade II
- 37 and 39, Lancaster Place, grade II
- 41 and 43, Lancaster Place, grade II
- 45, 47 and 49, Lancaster Place, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 104 Regent Road, permissioned (280 m)
- 67-75 Princess Road East, permissioned (360 m)
- 57 The Oval - New Walk, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 14 West Walk, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 140-142 New Walk, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 100 London Road, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 2 Regent Street, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 44 Conduit Street, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 66 m and 69 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE1 7HB | 96% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Narborough 294,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lancaster Road Fire Station Leicester | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Car Parks | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest HMP Leicester | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 26.7 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Highfields Surgery (R Wadhwa) | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 19 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest City Pharmacy LTD | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Leicester Royal Infirmary | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Leicester Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nelson Mandela Park 3.5 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 28 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 720 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m east. 103 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m east |
| Welford Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 310 m south |
| The Arch of Remembrance | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| New Walk, Leicester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Engineering Building, University of Leicester | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 1-14, The Crescent including 56 King Street and 38 Regent Road | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Raw Dykes Roman aqueduct | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Greyfriars, Leicester | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Leicester Castle and the Magazine Gateway | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freemens Common | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Old Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Old Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Ashclose Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Shoulder of Mutton Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 9 |
| Under 55 | 48 | 44 |
6 of the street's 54 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 10 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leicester: see them on the Leicester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| WQE and Regent College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hazel Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sparkenhoe Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Medway Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moat Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Uplands Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis LE1 7HA | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| David t/a Edithjames Catering LE1 7HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Aramark @ WQEC Regents Road Refectory LE1 7LW | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Costa @ Regent College LE1 7LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Chai Chaat Coffee | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Regent Club LE1 7DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Stanhope Day Nursery LE1 7LT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| One Square Café LE1 7RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Lair Restaurant And Bar LE2 7QS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| O2 LE1 7RH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Wilson Library Cafe LE1 7RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| The Atrium , GDC Building LE1 7RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| The IV, Medical Sciences Building LE1 7RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Delic!ous, Charles Wilson Building LE1 7RH | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Starbucks (no Longer A Franchise) LE1 7RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near University Road (38); On or near Lancaster Road (32); On or near Parking Area (20); On or near Tigers Way (18); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 61% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 26% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LE1 7HB: 54 addresses of 58 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Waterloo Way · De Montfort Street · Lower Hastings Street · Regent Road · West Street · Peace Walk · West Walk · Lancaster Road · Princess Road East · University Road · Newtown Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.