LE5 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Widford Close, 0.3km from Humberstone, New in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE5, LE5 0AN offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 11.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00069126 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIDFORD CLOSE, LE5 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDFORD CLOSE, LE5 0AN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines LE5 0AN — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AN. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 346,000
4 sales · Mean £ 350,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0AN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Falcons Primary School
Avanti Fields School
Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Junior School
Merrydale Infant School
Merrydale Junior School
Keyham Lodge School
North Mead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Eggfree Cake Box0.6 km
- Humberstone Supermarket0.5 km
- New Star Food And Wine/R And K News0.9 km
- Your Local Store0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Crusty's Cafe0.6 km
- Heights Bar0.3 km
- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.7 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.6 km
- Hong Kong0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Heavenly Gift0.9 km
- Chicken And Pizza Express0.7 km
- Ginseng Garden0.6 km
- Greggs Outlet0.7 km
- King Mario's Pizza0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.3 km
- Syston5.2 km
- South Wigston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Herongate Road0.0 km
- Herongate Road0.1 km
- Humberstone Drive0.1 km
- Tennis Court Drive0.2 km
- Pine Tree Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AN · Data under Open Government Licence