LE5 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Danbury Place, 0.1km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0AZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% 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. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00169450 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANBURY PLACE, LE5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANBURY PLACE, LE5 0AZ.
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39
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0AZ 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 0AZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0AZ. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 251,000
4 sales · Mean £ 254,875
Flat
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Terraced
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 200,166
Detached
£ 304,500
2 sales · Mean £ 304,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0AZ has low crime rates — 38 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
Merrydale Infant School
Merrydale Junior School
Avanti Fields School
Falcons Primary School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
North Mead Primary Academy
Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- BAR.B.Q.BASE0.9 km
- Desi Sweet And Cake Shop0.8 km
- Royal Chicken Grill And Pizza0.9 km
- Uppingham Chippy1.0 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Kandy News0.9 km
- Shiv Pan And Off Licence0.9 km
- Tony's Wine Store0.9 km
- Purple Bow Cakes0.4 km
- Binda Supermarket0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Asli Zaiqa0.9 km
- Huqqa Garden0.9 km
- Peaches N Creme0.9 km
- Pizza Land House0.9 km
- Vachhraj Cafe And Bar0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester2.9 km
- Syston5.3 km
- South Wigston7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lotus Road0.1 km
- Lotus Road0.1 km
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.2 km
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.2 km
- Little Dunmow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50AZ · Data under Open Government Licence