HIGHWOOD DRIVE, LE5 0BW House Prices & Local Information

LE5 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Highwood Drive, 0.3km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, down 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00178570 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.