LE5 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Humberstone Road, 0.4km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LE5 0EG offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00068936 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUMBERSTONE ROAD, LE5 0EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMBERSTONE ROAD, LE5 0EG.
599
31
£ 31,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0EG 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
LE5 0EG has a highly multicultural community character — 68% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0EG. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0EG has low crime rates — 22 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
Shenton Primary School
Green Lane Infant School
Bridge Junior School
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Charnwood Primary School
Catherine Infant School
Taylor Road Primary School
Catherine Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Asha Supermarket0.9 km
- Marcol Ltd0.7 km
- Al-Rahmah Halal Meat And Poultry0.5 km
- Daman Frozen Seafoods Ltd0.7 km
- Forest News And Off Licence0.4 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Nomad Cafe0.9 km
- Food Corner0.6 km
- Wok N Spice0.4 km
- Fes Mangal0.6 km
- House Of Kebabish0.6 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Sollys Doner0.8 km
- Hangout Desifoods0.6 km
- Radha Sweet Mart0.5 km
- Tandoori Fresh Naan0.6 km
- Damao Jetty0.3 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.5 km
- Harini's FUSIC0.5 km
- Marten Inn/Paddys0.7 km
- The Charny0.2 km
- Emvee Lounge0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Umrah Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester1.5 km
- Syston6.1 km
- South Wigston6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Street0.0 km
- Farringdon Street0.1 km
- Spinney Hill Road0.1 km
- Spinney Hill Road0.2 km
- Lombardy Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50EG · Data under Open Government Licence