LE5 0BF is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0BF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00178570 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE5 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE5 0BF.
622
33
£ 0 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0BF 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE5 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0BF. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE5 0BF is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Keyham Lodge School
Falcons Primary School
Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Junior School
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
Avanti Fields School
St Josephs Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Cafe0.3 km
- Keeber Cafe0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Heights Bar0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Extra0.3 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greggs At Tesco0.3 km
- Fireaway0.4 km
- Happy Family0.7 km
- Oh My Cod0.9 km
- Chungs0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hamilton Service Station/Morrisons0.8 km
- Sandhills Convenience Store And Post Office0.9 km
- Romeo Store0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- The Fresh Halal Co (Within Tesco Extra)0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester4.2 km
- Syston4.5 km
- South Wigston8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hamilton Tesco0.4 km
- Gateway College0.4 km
- Gateway College0.5 km
- Hamilton Tesco0.5 km
- Hamilton Tesco0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50BF · Data under Open Government Licence