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.
SHALFORD ROAD, LE5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALFORD ROAD, LE5 0AY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Avanti Fields School
Merrydale Infant School
Merrydale Junior School
Falcons Primary School
North Mead Primary Academy
Humberstone Junior School
Humberstone Infant Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LE50AY · Data under Open Government Licence