Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

WIDFORD CLOSE, LE5 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDFORD CLOSE, LE5 0AN.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE5 0AN 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LE5 0AN — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

home £350,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE5 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Widford Close, 0.3km 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 0AN offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 11.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00069126 (shared with 8 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 0AN. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.1%
Asian / British Asian62.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 346,000

4 sales · Mean £ 350,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE5 0AN 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft10
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Falcons Primary School

Good313 pupils0.2 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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Merrydale Infant School

Good355 pupils0.8 km
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Merrydale Junior School

Good364 pupils0.8 km
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Keyham Lodge School

Outstanding112 pupils1.2 km
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North Mead Primary Academy

Good444 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.6 km
  • Humberstone Supermarket0.5 km
  • New Star Food And Wine/R And K News0.9 km
  • Your Local Store0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Crusty's Cafe0.6 km
  • Heights Bar0.3 km
  • Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.7 km
  • O Nosso Pãozinho0.6 km
  • Hong Kong0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Heavenly Gift0.9 km
  • Chicken And Pizza Express0.7 km
  • Ginseng Garden0.6 km
  • Greggs Outlet0.7 km
  • King Mario's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester3.3 km
  • Syston5.2 km
  • South Wigston7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Herongate Road0.0 km
  • Herongate Road0.1 km
  • Humberstone Drive0.1 km
  • Tennis Court Drive0.2 km
  • Pine Tree Avenue0.2 km