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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 low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 9 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
78
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
38.22(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.5(+41%)
Public order
9.13(+32%)
Drugs
4.87(+67%)
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

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £350K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Humberstone & Hamilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£418,500£326
Semi-Detached53£280,000£303
Terraced20£249,000£295
Flats18£127,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Humberstone & Hamilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,475£90,250£167,000£157,750
2017£310,000£101,750£175,000£158,500
2018£306,500£105,000£197,500£170,000
2019£365,000£107,000£205,000£170,000
2020£347,500£115,000£205,000£190,000
2021£352,500£119,250£239,000£225,000
2022£353,500£120,000£270,000£225,000
2023£390,000£131,750£273,000£235,000
2024£360,000£124,000£264,500£230,000
2025£402,500£123,000£285,000£260,000
2026£400,000£137,500£285,000£249,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£169£189£197
2017£227£163£200£190
2018£243£157£225£199
2019£249£168£214£192
2020£254£174£225£211
2021£271£192£254£230
2022£316£203£294£265
2023£295£229£306£297
2024£301£203£284£280
2025£319£190£301£297
2026£330£228£319£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Humberstone & Hamilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Humberstone & Hamilton

Is Humberstone & Hamilton safe?

Humberstone & Hamilton records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Humberstone & Hamilton?

The median sale price in Humberstone & Hamilton is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Humberstone & Hamilton?

Humberstone & Hamilton has 7 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 5 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Humberstone & Hamilton?

Humberstone & Hamilton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Humberstone & Hamilton sits around rank 12,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Humberstone & Hamilton?

The average household income in Humberstone & Hamilton is around £50,789 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Humberstone & Hamilton?

Humberstone & Hamilton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ashiedu Joel (Labour Party), Manjit Kaur Saini (Labour Party) and Stephen Robert Bonham (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51FZ

Lower Keyham Lane

LE51GU

Gatenby Close

LE50TQ

Collis Crescent

LE51SX

Orchid Close

LE51BY

Husthwaite Lane

LE51GZ

Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51DQ

Netherhall Road

LE51SN

Rayleigh Green

LE51TX

Honeysuckle Road

LE50TJ

Dilks Road

LE51US

Blacksmith Place

LE51NU

Shepherd Close

LE51GB

Oulston Lane

LE51UG

Columbine Road

LE51UW

Antringham Close

LE51NE

Moorfields

LE51HS

Hartfield Road

LE51SH

Ringwood Road

LE51GY

Colin Grundy Drive

LE51JQ

Welbury Road

LE51WU

Raywell Road

LE51HG

Armadale Drive

LE51UJ

Burdock Close

LE51AG

Bintree Close

LE51LJ

Cardinals Walk

LE51TR

Oaktree Close

LE51HP

Grantham Road

LE51QQ

Cransley Close

LE51HT

Hungarton Boulevard

LE51HN

Grantham Road

LE51UL

Cloverdale Road

LE51FD

Chestnut Avenue

LE51TH

Hollowtree Road

LE51BW

Coxwold Close

LE51FH

Keyham Lane

LE51DF

Hungarton Boulevard

LE51PG

Gamekeepers Court

LE51SL

Ramsey Gardens

LE51LQ

Elstree Avenue

LE51WA

Padside Row

LE51NL

New Romney Crescent

LE51WB

Mundesley Road

LE51QS

Carty Road

LE51PS

Birkby Close

LE51PL

Sandhills Avenue

LE51DP

Netherhall Road

LE51PW

Marsham Close

LE51GE

Abelia Close

LE51JA

St Marys Avenue

LE51PX

Hillier Road

LE51SG

Ringwood Road

LE51SD

Newlyn Parade

LE51EG

Hotoft Road

LE51QR

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51PH

Swinton Close

LE51LN

Cardinals Walk

LE51DG

Moat Court

LE51QG

Carty Road

LE51UF

Orpine Road

LE51BX

Ampleforth Lane

LE51NT

Barleyman Close

LE51ND

Moorfields

LE51SZ

Bryony Road

LE51LA

Bankside

LE51RD

Brindley Rise

LE51GR

Cloughton Road

LE51SR

Seaton Rise

LE51TF

Trefoil Close

LE51LF

Cardinals Walk

LE51HE

Armadale Drive

LE51GS

Hayton Road

LE51BN

Whixley Road

LE51NG

New Romney Crescent

LE51BP

Aldfield Green

LE51FF

Fern Rise

LE51PZ

Bakers Way

LE51AJ

Pine Tree Avenue

LE51DT

Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51NP

Parkstone Road

LE51NR

Sockburn Close

LE51PE

Padside Close

LE51GW

Selby Avenue

LE51NA

Lynmouth Road

LE51UA

Hazeldene Road

LE51LS

Lymington Road

LE51DX

Bentley Close

LE51HD

Armadale Green

LE51AS

Tennis Court Drive

LE51AA

Greenland Avenue

LE51JH

Wigley Road

LE51HR

Grantham Road

LE51HJ

Austin Rise

LE51RW

Samphire Close

LE51DA

Abbots Road South

LE51AX

Thornborough Way

LE51RE

Briarfield Drive

LE51RU

Limehurst Road

LE51BL

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51UR

Columbine Road

LE51JD

Tolcarne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.