LE5 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Humberstone Road, 0.8km from Sparkenhoe in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Wycliffe ward and the Leicester South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0AT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leicester. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00069349 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUMBERSTONE ROAD, LE5 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMBERSTONE ROAD, LE5 0AT.
603
29
£ 29,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE5 0AT has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AT. The average age is 29.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE5 0AT is moderate at 76 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
Charnwood Primary School
Taylor Road Primary School
Moat Community College
Shenton Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Bridge Junior School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Catherine Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- Azmar Food Centre0.5 km
- Iman Supermarket0.5 km
- Spice Mart0.5 km
- Tai Fat Co0.6 km
- The Forum0.5 km
- + 154 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Mercure Leicester City The Grand Also Trading As Marco's0.8 km
- Ramada Encore Leicester0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Leicester City Centre0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Barley Mow0.8 km
- Nottingham Odd Fellows Club And Institute0.5 km
- R Bar0.7 km
- The Exchange Bar0.6 km
- The Hind0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
182 nearby- Afrikana0.7 km
- Al Feena0.7 km
- Chutney Ivy0.6 km
- Haute Dolci0.8 km
- Hughie's Cafe0.5 km
- + 177 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Yours Supermarket0.6 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
102 nearby- Fresh Naan0.5 km
- Pizza GoGo0.7 km
- Special Shawarma0.4 km
- Woodiz0.8 km
- Chaska Grill0.5 km
- + 97 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester0.8 km
- South Wigston6.3 km
- Syston6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Madras Road0.0 km
- Brunswick Street0.0 km
- Brunswick Street0.1 km
- Madras Road0.1 km
- Crafton Street East0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AT · Data under Open Government Licence