LE5 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Moreton 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 0BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00169450 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORETON ROAD, LE5 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORETON ROAD, LE5 0BL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0BL 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
With 43% social renting, LE5 0BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0BL. 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
Flat
£ 121,000
1 sales · Mean £ 121,000
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0BL has low crime rates — 27 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 Infant School
Merrydale Junior School
Falcons Primary School
North Mead Primary Academy
Humberstone Junior School
Humberstone Infant Academy
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Heights Bar0.5 km
- Emre Restaurant0.9 km
- Gallu's Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.7 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.6 km
- Ocean Chippy 850.9 km
- Chicken And Pizza Express0.7 km
- Ginseng Garden0.6 km
- Greggs Outlet0.7 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Abhinay Express0.7 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Brackley Close Post Office0.5 km
- Daman Diu Fish And Grocery1.0 km
- International Supermarket Fruit And Vegetable0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- AIG Foods0.9 km
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
- Lotus Road0.3 km
- Lotus Road0.3 km
- Humberstone Medical Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50BL · Data under Open Government Licence