Postcode Analysis Leicester, East Midlands

HUMBERSTONE ROAD, LE5 0EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMBERSTONE ROAD, LE5 0EG.

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Population

599

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE5 0EG 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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LE5 0EG has a highly multicultural community character — 68% 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 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Humberstone Road, 0.4km from Wood Hill in Leicester. Administratively it sits within North Evington ward and the Leicester East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LE5 0EG offers 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LE5 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00068936 (shared with 14 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 0EG. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.8%
Asian / British Asian68.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

LE5 0EG has low crime rates — 22 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour82
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Shenton Primary School

Good477 pupils0.2 km
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Green Lane Infant School

Good322 pupils0.2 km
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Bridge Junior School

Requires Improvement356 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good414 pupils0.3 km
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Charnwood Primary School

Outstanding428 pupils0.5 km
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Catherine Infant School

Outstanding394 pupils0.5 km
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Taylor Road Primary School

Good696 pupils0.8 km
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Catherine Junior School

Good469 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Asha Supermarket0.9 km
  • Marcol Ltd0.7 km
  • Al-Rahmah Halal Meat And Poultry0.5 km
  • Daman Frozen Seafoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Forest News And Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Nomad Cafe0.9 km
  • Food Corner0.6 km
  • Wok N Spice0.4 km
  • Fes Mangal0.6 km
  • House Of Kebabish0.6 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Sollys Doner0.8 km
  • Hangout Desifoods0.6 km
  • Radha Sweet Mart0.5 km
  • Tandoori Fresh Naan0.6 km
  • Damao Jetty0.3 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Gurkha Curry At The Durham Ox0.5 km
  • Harini's FUSIC0.5 km
  • Marten Inn/Paddys0.7 km
  • The Charny0.2 km
  • Emvee Lounge0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Umrah Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leicester1.5 km
  • Syston6.1 km
  • South Wigston6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Street0.0 km
  • Farringdon Street0.1 km
  • Spinney Hill Road0.1 km
  • Spinney Hill Road0.2 km
  • Lombardy Rise0.2 km