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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

LE51TJ

Willowtree Close

LE51UU

Hanworth Close

LE51GP

Farnley Road

LE51UY

Mallow Close

LE51WH

Stillington Crescent

LE51FN

Lilac Avenue

LE51FY

Colin Grundy Drive

LE51AU

Monterey Court

LE51RQ

Ivychurch Crescent

LE51NH

New Romney Crescent

LE51QX

Stonecrop Road

LE51RX

Charlock Road

LE51PR

Hornby Road

LE51LY

Snape Close

LE51EB

Stanley Drive

LE51LG

Cardinals Walk

LE51GX

Maplin Road

LE51EL

Carnaby Close

LE51GQ

Octon Close

LE51DB

Abbots Road North

LE51AP

Tennis Court Drive

LE50RA

Humberstone Drive

LE51TS

Bellflower Road

LE51HF

Armadale Drive

LE51AY

Foxton Road

LE50RF

Humberstone Drive

LE51UE

Larkspur Close

LE51WQ

Borrowby Close

LE51UT

Hamilton Circle

LE51AN

South Drive

LE51SY

Sundew Road

LE51FG

Keyham Lane

LE51FA

Barry Road

LE51TA

Cranesbill Road

LE51PU

Cawston Close

LE51LH

Cardinals Walk

LE51DH

Lobbs Wood Close

LE51AF

Manor House Gardens

LE51QP

Lakeview Chase

LE51RZ

Coltsfoot Road

LE79SD

Hamilton Lane

LE51BT

Tollerton Close

LE51HA

Arncliffe Road

LE51SE

Portcullis Road

LE51BU

Summerbridge Lane

LE51PB

Scraptoft Lane

LE51DJ

Netherhall Road

LE51RT

Keyham Lane West

LE51EE

Vicarage Lane

LE51RL

Greenbank Road

LE51RY

Ramson Close

LE51FW

Keyham Close

LE51RG

Briarfield Drive

LE51HQ

Grantham Road

LE51DW

Laverton Road

LE51QW

Wainwright Avenue

LE51BG

Guestwick Green

LE51WS

Grindale Road

LE51BR

Stillington Crescent

LE51HW

Scraptoft Lane

LE51TQ

Burnet Close

LE51AR

Tennis Court Drive

LE51ST

Selby Avenue

LE51EA

Stanley Drive

LE51JF

Upper Hall Green

LE51WJ

Laverton Road

LE51LD

Cardinals Walk

LE51RH

Baronet Way

LE51WF

Padside Close

LE51SF

Portcullis Road

LE51UX

Harebell Close

LE51QT

Richmore Road

LE51FT

Rosebarn Way

LE51GA

Hamilton Way

LE51TB

Yarrow Close

LE51LX

Welbury Road

LE51HY

Scraptoft Lane

LE51RJ

Crayford Way

LE51RS

Keyham Lane West

LE51WX

Raywell Road

LE50QA

Turner Road

LE51DS

Netherhall Road

LE51QF

Heritage Way

LE51AE

Main Street

LE51TE

Sorrel Road

LE51GF

Abelia Close

LE51QY

Wintergreen Close

LE51FQ

Laburnum Road

LE50TR

Collis Crescent

LE51UD

Edgefield Close

LE50RB

Humberstone Drive

LE51LT

Lymington Road

LE50BF

Collis Crescent

LE51UZ

Elmtree Close

LE51PQ

Brompton Road

LE51FR

Laburnum Road

LE51QD

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51UH

Speedwell Drive

LE51BQ

Thornborough Way

LE51RN

Greenbank Road

Data Sources

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