WICKFORD CLOSE, LE5 0BH House Prices & Local Information

LE5 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Wickford Close, 0.3km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00169573 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.