LE5 0BR is a safe, established residential area on Littlebury Place, 0.3km from New Humberstone in Leicester. Administratively it sits within Troon ward and the Leicester East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LE5 0BR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00178570 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLEBURY PLACE, LE5 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLEBURY PLACE, LE5 0BR.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE5 0BR 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
With 41% social renting, LE5 0BR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0BR. 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
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
Terraced
£ 223,000
7 sales · Mean £ 232,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE5 0BR has low crime rates — 26 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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- East Belgrave Conservative Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Blue Chippy1.0 km
- Istanbul BBQ Gipsy Lane0.4 km
- Ocean Chippy 850.8 km
- Peri Peri Flames1.0 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Rascal Ranch0.9 km
- Hong Kong0.8 km
- Curry Flavour Restaurant And Bar0.8 km
- O Nosso Pãozinho0.8 km
- Huqqa Garden0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- AIG Foods0.7 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Fairfax Store0.8 km
- Meadowcroft News0.7 km
- Northfield Store0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- FairyCakeLeicester0.8 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leicester3.1 km
- Syston4.9 km
- South Wigston8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Little Dunmow Road0.2 km
- Little Dunmow Road0.2 km
- Braybrooke Road0.3 km
- Braybrooke Road0.3 km
- Gipsy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE50BR · Data under Open Government Licence