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Humberstone & Hamilton

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About

Humberstone & Hamilton ward sits in Leicester's northeastern outskirts, encompassing residential suburbs and significant green spaces. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more modern developments, serving as a commuter base for the city. Its eastern edge borders open countryside, providing a transition from urban to rural landscapes. The local road network is a key feature, with major routes like the A563 and A47 framing the ward.

The ward contains several large recreational grounds, including Humberstone Park and the wider grounds of the former Humberstone Hall. Education is a notable presence, with multiple primary schools and the expansive Gateway College campus. A distinctive local landmark is the historic Humberstone Village conservation area, with its medieval church and old village core, offering a contrast to the surrounding suburban fabric.

Area overview

On average Humberstone & Hamilton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Humberstone & Hamilton is £50,789 per year. There are 11 schools in Humberstone & Hamilton: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Humberstone & Hamilton is home to around 21,143 people, with a population density of about 5,068.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Humberstone & Hamilton Population
21,143
Population density
5,068.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.93(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.6(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.07(+48%)
Public order
8.37(+20%)
Other theft
4.78(-18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
8,633
40.83%
British
6,172
29.19%
Pakistani
1,067
5.05%
Other Asian
988
4.67%
Other White
818
3.87%
Total population: 21,144

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,906
31.24%
No qualifications
3,421
21.78%
Level 3 (A level)
2,339
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,215
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,666
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 15,704

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,431
34.21%
Owns outright
1,614
22.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,519
21.37%
Social rents from council
822
11.57%
Other social rented
457
6.43%
Total households: 7,107

Property prices in Humberstone & Hamilton

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Humberstone & Hamilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Humberstone & Hamilton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£413,500
Flats22£125,250
Semi-Detached59£285,000
Terraced24£239,000

10 years median price trend in Humberstone & Hamilton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton.

All postcodes in Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51WE

Hamilton Lane

LE51BT

Tollerton Close

LE79SL

Barkford Close

LE51HT

Hungarton Boulevard

LE51LL

Cardinals Walk

LE51NR

Sockburn Close

LE51NU

Shepherd Close

LE51SG

Ringwood Road

LE50TR

Collis Crescent

LE51HA

Arncliffe Road

LE51JP

Picton Close

LE51LH

Cardinals Walk

LE51LJ

Cardinals Walk

LE51DB

Abbots Road North

LE51FR

Laburnum Road

LE51QD

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51RF

Briarfield Drive

LE51SB

Maplin Road

LE51UE

Larkspur Close

LE51AG

Bintree Close

LE51AW

Copgrove Close

LE51EB

Stanley Drive

LE51GT

Cloughton Road

LE51GL

Kinsley Road

LE51GU

Gatenby Close

LE51NQ

Renfrew Road

LE51PZ

Bakers Way

LE51FH

Keyham Lane

LE51FL

Keyham Lane

LE51QJ

Sundial Road

LE51RL

Greenbank Road

LE51RX

Charlock Road

LE51WX

Raywell Road

LE50TQ

Collis Crescent

LE51AL

Pine Tree Avenue

LE51BE

Sharow Road

LE51DN

Netherhall Road

LE51GD

Buddleia Close

LE51HP

Grantham Road

LE51HR

Grantham Road

LE51LN

Cardinals Walk

LE51QG

Carty Road

LE51ST

Selby Avenue

LE51EE

Vicarage Lane

LE51PN

Dalton Road

LE51SJ

Ramsey Way

LE51AD

Lidster Close

LE51FT

Rosebarn Way

LE51LE

Cardinals Walk

LE51UQ

Trillium Close

LE51GS

Hayton Road

LE51HS

Hartfield Road

LE51PG

Gamekeepers Court

LE51RP

Ivychurch Crescent

LE51WS

Grindale Road

LE51BS

Moulton Road

LE51NB

Lynmouth Road

LE51PT

Saxthorpe Road

LE51PU

Cawston Close

LE51UX

Harebell Close

LE51WU

Raywell Road

LE51LT

Lymington Road

LE51FF

Fern Rise

LE51NE

Moorfields

LE51SD

Newlyn Parade

LE51UT

Hamilton Circle

LE51WL

Barlow Road

LE51DE

Humber Close

LE51DF

Hungarton Boulevard

LE51LU

Sandhills Avenue

LE51SL

Ramsey Gardens

LE51TQ

Burnet Close

LE51UD

Edgefield Close

LE79SD

Hamilton Lane

LE51GE

Abelia Close

LE51QE

Mason Row

LE51GA

Hamilton Way

LE51HY

Scraptoft Lane

LE50TJ

Dilks Road

LE51GB

Oulston Lane

LE51LQ

Elstree Avenue

LE51NL

New Romney Crescent

LE51QL

Sandhills Avenue

LE51RG

Briarfield Drive

LE51WH

Stillington Crescent

LE51BA

West Drive

LE51ED

Steins Lane

LE51JE

Armadale Green

LE51UZ

Elmtree Close

LE51SX

Orchid Close

LE51DH

Lobbs Wood Close

LE51HJ

Austin Rise

LE51PJ

Shipton Road

LE50QB

Turner Road

LE51LB

Brocklesby Way

LE51LR

Flatholme Road

LE51SF

Portcullis Road

LE51PA

Scraptoft Lane

LE51JG

Wigley Road

LE51TF

Trefoil Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.