Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

LE5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0BD.

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Population

622

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British29.6%
Asian / British Asian49.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Falcons Primary School

Good313 pupils0.0 km
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Avanti Fields School

647 pupils0.4 km
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Humberstone Infant Academy

Good312 pupils0.5 km
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Humberstone Junior School

Outstanding354 pupils0.5 km
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Keyham Lodge School

Outstanding112 pupils1.0 km
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Merrydale Junior School

Good364 pupils1.0 km
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Merrydale Infant School

Good355 pupils1.0 km
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North Mead Primary Academy

Good444 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
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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