Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

HOUGHTON STREET, LE5 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGHTON STREET, LE5 0EE.

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Population

553

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LE5 0EE 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE5 0EE has a highly multicultural community character — 87% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE5 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Houghton Street, 0.6km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00068941 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE5 0EE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.0%
Asian / British Asian87.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 180,000

6 sales · Mean £ 180,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE5 0EE has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour117
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils0.4 km
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good332 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.6 km
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Merrydale Infant School

Good355 pupils0.6 km
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Merrydale Junior School

Good364 pupils0.6 km
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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.7 km
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Catherine Infant School

Outstanding394 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Quality Stores1.0 km
  • Catherine Convenience Store0.9 km
  • New Star Food And Wine/R And K News0.7 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Shiv Shakti Pan And Off Licence0.1 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Blue Apple At Walkers Deli1.0 km
  • Fes Mangal0.2 km
  • Atlas Cafe0.4 km
  • Asli Zaiqa0.2 km
  • Chaiiwala0.9 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Fast Food Avenue1.0 km
  • Grewal Fish And Chip Shop Ltd1.0 km
  • Heavenly Gift0.7 km
  • Billy's Fish Bar0.1 km
  • BAR.B.Q.BASE0.2 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.9 km
  • Harini's FUSIC0.1 km
  • Marten Inn/Paddys0.5 km
  • The Charny0.4 km
  • Green Lane Social Club / Jitu's Dhaba0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester2.0 km
  • Syston5.7 km
  • South Wigston7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Quenby Street0.1 km
  • Quenby Street0.1 km
  • Overton Road0.1 km
  • Overton Road0.1 km
  • Mereworth Close0.3 km