Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

SHALFORD ROAD, LE5 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALFORD ROAD, LE5 0AY.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE5 0AY 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, LE5 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £286,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE5 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Shalford Road, 0.1km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00169450 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AY. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.1%
Asian / British Asian49.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 264,666

Terraced

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Detached

£ 227,000

1 sales · Mean £ 227,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE5 0AY has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Avanti Fields School

647 pupils0.2 km
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Merrydale Infant School

Good355 pupils0.5 km
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Merrydale Junior School

Good364 pupils0.5 km
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Falcons Primary School

Good313 pupils0.5 km
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North Mead Primary Academy

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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Humberstone Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils0.9 km
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Humberstone Infant Academy

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good332 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.6 km
  • Humberstone Supermarket0.9 km
  • New Star Food And Wine/R And K News0.5 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Crusty's Cafe0.6 km
  • Heights Bar0.5 km
  • Emre Restaurant0.9 km
  • Gallu's Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Heavenly Gift0.5 km
  • Chicken And Pizza Express0.6 km
  • Ginseng Garden0.6 km
  • Greggs Outlet0.6 km
  • King Mario's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • AIG Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester3.0 km
  • Syston5.1 km
  • South Wigston7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
  • Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
  • Lotus Road0.3 km
  • Humberstone Medical Centre0.3 km
  • Humberstone Medical Centre0.3 km