LE5 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Danbury Place, 0.2km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0BB 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, down 30.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00169450 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANBURY PLACE, LE5 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANBURY PLACE, LE5 0BB.
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39
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0BB 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 0BB 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. Property prices are trending down 30.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0BB. 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
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
£ 160,000
8 sales · Mean £ 172,250
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0BB has low crime rates — 31 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
Avanti Fields School
Falcons Primary School
Merrydale Junior School
Merrydale Infant School
Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Junior School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
North Mead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Hong Kong0.5 km
- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.5 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.4 km
- Bad Boyz Burgers0.7 km
- Bombay Street Food0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
- Masalas0.6 km
- Happy Family0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Good Friends0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Asha Pharmacy1.0 km
- Parkway Convenience Store1.0 km
- Purple Bow Cakes0.5 km
- Binda Supermarket0.8 km
- Indian Off Licence And Pan1.0 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.1 km
- Syston5.3 km
- South Wigston7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.1 km
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.1 km
- Humberstone Drive0.2 km
- Herongate Road0.2 km
- Herongate Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50BB · Data under Open Government Licence