LE5 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Herongate Road, 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 0BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00178570 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERONGATE ROAD, LE5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERONGATE ROAD, LE5 0BJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0BJ 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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in LE5 0BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0BJ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
Detached
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0BJ has low crime rates — 29 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
Merrydale Junior School
Merrydale Infant School
Falcons Primary School
North Mead Primary Academy
Humberstone Infant Academy
Humberstone Junior School
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.5 km
- Ocean Chippy 850.9 km
- Piccadilly Kebab0.8 km
- Heavenly Gift0.5 km
- Hungry Moose0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Rascal Ranch1.0 km
- Crusty's Cafe0.7 km
- Heights Bar0.5 km
- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.8 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- AIG Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- FairyCakeLeicester0.8 km
- Halal Supplied1.0 km
- Medicine Chest Pharmacy0.4 km
- Pak Foods0.8 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.1 km
- Syston5.0 km
- South Wigston7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
- Little Dunmow Road0.1 km
- Braybrooke Road0.3 km
- Braybrooke Road0.3 km
- Lotus Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50BJ · Data under Open Government Licence