LE5 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Herongate Road, 0.2km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
For serious buyers, LE5 0AW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 18.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00178469 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERONGATE ROAD, LE5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERONGATE ROAD, LE5 0AW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AW 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
82% of LE5 0AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AW. The average age is 37.0. 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
Terraced
£ 240,000
6 sales · Mean £ 222,345
Detached
£ 351,000
8 sales · Mean £ 365,931
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
4 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0AW has low crime rates — 25 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
Avanti Fields School
Falcons Primary School
Merrydale Junior School
Merrydale Infant School
Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Junior School
North Mead Primary Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.7 km
- Piccadilly Kebab0.7 km
- Heavenly Gift0.7 km
- Happy Family0.8 km
- Chicken And Pizza Express0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- AIG Foods0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Northfield Store0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- FairyCakeLeicester0.8 km
- Medicine Chest Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pak Foods0.7 km
- + 18 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.2 km
- Syston5.1 km
- South Wigston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
- Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.3 km
- Herongate Road0.3 km
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AW · Data under Open Government Licence