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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 78 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
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

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Humberstone & Hamilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £695,000.

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
Terraced21£240,000
Flats21£122,500
Detached31£400,000
Semi-Detached54£285,000

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

LE51SJ

Ramsey Way

LE51AT

Overstrand Road

LE51BH

Kestrel Lane

LE51EJ

Vicarage Gardens

LE51WN

Keyham Lane West

LE51LW

Fencote Road

LE51JG

Wigley Road

LE51DY

Dunnington Close

LE51UQ

Trillium Close

LE51FL

Keyham Lane

LE51QJ

Sundial Road

LE51HU

Scraptoft Lane

LE51TW

Ashtree Road

LE51AB

Greenland Drive

LE51NB

Lynmouth Road

LE51HB

Arncliffe Road

LE51SQ

Rayleigh Green

LE51QH

The Maltings

LE51AH

North Drive

LE51GT

Cloughton Road

LE51JP

Picton Close

LE51GN

Sri Guru Ramdas Way

LE51FP

Laburnum Road

LE51BE

Sharow Road

LE51BF

Whixley Way

LE51PT

Saxthorpe Road

LE51WL

Barlow Road

LE51PJ

Shipton Road

LE51RF

Briarfield Drive

LE51FJ

Keyham Lane

LE51BD

Bessingham Close

LE51FB

Barry Road

LE51JL

Winslow Green

LE51NY

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51JJ

Wigley Road

LE51NX

Pickhill Road

LE51LR

Flatholme Road

LE51WP

Langtoft Close

LE51LB

Brocklesby Way

LE50RE

Humberstone Drive

LE51AW

Copgrove Close

LE50QB

Turner Road

LE51WT

Newland Close

LE51PP

Brompton Road

LE51DE

Humber Close

LE51BS

Moulton Road

LE51QU

Eyebrook Close

LE51DN

Netherhall Road

LE51DD

Abbots Road North

LE51UB

Bramble Close

LE51EH

Abbots Close

LE50TH

Bunten Green

LE51RA

Archway Road

LE51SB

Maplin Road

LE51BJ

Hamilton Way

LE51HX

Scraptoft Lane

LE51FX

Hanover Close

LE51GD

Buddleia Close

LE51NN

Parkstone Road

LE51RB

Archway Road

LE51LE

Cardinals Walk

LE51EF

Hotoft Road

LE51LL

Cardinals Walk

LE51WD

Stillington Crescent

LE51FE

Chestnut Avenue

LE50QH

Hallaton Road

LE51TP

Meadowsweet Road

LE51QL

Sandhills Avenue

LE51SA

Maplin Road

LE79SZ

Hamilford Close

LE51GL

Kinsley Road

LE51UN

Hollybank Close

LE51HH

Armadale Drive

LE51PA

Scraptoft Lane

LE51PF

Attlebridge Close

LE51QE

Mason Row

LE51LU

Sandhills Avenue

LE51ED

Steins Lane

LE51BZ

Howe Lane

LE51DU

Lobbs Wood Court

LE51UP

Oakridge Close

LE51AQ

Tennis Court Drive

LE51WE

Hamilton Lane

LE51BB

Warren Close

LE50BX

Keyham Lane

LE51RR

Ivychurch Crescent

LE51JB

Tolcarne Road

LE51NZ

Kepwick Road

LE51TU

Jasmine Close

LE51SP

Rayleigh Green

LE51DR

Armadale Drive

LE51NS

Timble Road

LE51RP

Ivychurch Crescent

LE51LP

Elstree Avenue

LE51SS

Selby Avenue

LE79SL

Barkford Close

LE51NF

New Romney Close

LE51JN

Wansbeck Gardens

LE51HL

Grantham Road

LE51DL

Netherhall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.