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LE1 (Leicester) in a nutshell

LE1 covers Leicester, in Blaby and Leicester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for LE1

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Two councils in one district

LE1 is split between Blaby and Leicester. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

LE1 stretches across Abbey, Belgrave, Castle and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'LE1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old LE1 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 721 of 1,717 postcodes active
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Leicester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does LE1 cover?

LE1 (Leicester) includes the wards of Abbey, Belgrave, Castle, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Wycliffe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to LE1?

Neighbouring districts include LE2 (Oadby), LE5 (Hamilton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering LE1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in LE1?

About 5,687 households and 13,369 residents at the 2011 Census, across 721 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is LE1 in?

LE1 sits in Blaby, Leicester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East, Leicester South, Leicester West, Mid Leicestershire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
LE1 1
Areas covered
Leicester 2
Active postcodes
721 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,687 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,369 2
Electoral wards
Abbey, Belgrave, Castle, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Wycliffe 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Leicester East, Leicester South, Leicester West, Mid Leicestershire 4
Local authority
Blaby, Leicester 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Leicester built-up area)
75.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.