LE5 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Orsett Close, 0.2km from Humberstone, New in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE5, LE5 0AL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00178469 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORSETT CLOSE, LE5 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORSETT CLOSE, LE5 0AL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AL 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.
Area Character
82% of LE5 0AL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0AL. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 288,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0AL has low crime rates — 24 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
Merrydale Infant School
Merrydale Junior School
North Mead Primary Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.8 km
- Happy Family0.6 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.7 km
- Masalas0.8 km
- Piccadilly Kebab0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.7 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.6 km
- Hong Kong0.7 km
- Crusty's Cafe0.6 km
- Heights Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Northfield Store0.8 km
- Purple Bow Cakes0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- FairyCakeLeicester0.8 km
- Medicine Chest Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.3 km
- Syston5.1 km
- South Wigston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Herongate Road0.2 km
- Herongate Road0.2 km
- Humberstone Drive0.2 km
- Little Dunmow Road0.2 km
- Little Dunmow Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AL · Data under Open Government Licence