LE5 0BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0BD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00178570 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE5 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0BD.
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33
£ 0 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0BD 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE5 0BD has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BD. The average age is 33.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0BD 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
Keyham Lodge School
Merrydale Junior School
Merrydale Infant School
North Mead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Eggfree Cake Box0.9 km
- Humberstone Supermarket0.5 km
- Your Local Store0.8 km
- Abhinay Express0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Crusty's Cafe0.9 km
- Heights Bar0.1 km
- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.9 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.9 km
- Hong Kong0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chicken And Pizza Express0.9 km
- Ginseng Garden0.9 km
- Greggs Outlet0.9 km
- Marshall Traditional Chippy0.9 km
- Veggie King0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.6 km
- Syston4.9 km
- South Wigston8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gipsy Lane0.2 km
- Herongate Road0.3 km
- Herongate Road0.3 km
- Stanley Drive0.3 km
- Pine Tree Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50BD · Data under Open Government Licence