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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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £267,750 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
Detached27£417,000
Flats22£125,250
Semi-Detached58£285,750
Terraced23£238,000

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

LE51RN

Greenbank Road

LE51BD

Bessingham Close

LE51BX

Ampleforth Lane

LE51DU

Lobbs Wood Court

LE51ND

Moorfields

LE51PB

Scraptoft Lane

LE51SQ

Rayleigh Green

LE51UG

Columbine Road

LE51AE

Main Street

LE51QN

Sandhills Avenue

LE51TJ

Willowtree Close

LE51AJ

Pine Tree Avenue

LE51DW

Laverton Road

LE51JB

Tolcarne Road

LE51QX

Stonecrop Road

LE51WB

Mundesley Road

LE51DA

Abbots Road South

LE51PF

Attlebridge Close

LE51RA

Archway Road

LE51TH

Hollowtree Road

LE51FD

Chestnut Avenue

LE51GW

Selby Avenue

LE51RE

Briarfield Drive

LE51UA

Hazeldene Road

LE51WF

Padside Close

LE50TF

Thurmaston Lane

LE51BJ

Hamilton Way

LE51LW

Fencote Road

LE51PL

Sandhills Avenue

LE51TW

Ashtree Road

LE51AH

North Drive

LE51BZ

Howe Lane

LE51GZ

Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51LG

Cardinals Walk

LE51NF

New Romney Close

LE51NJ

New Romney Crescent

LE51US

Blacksmith Place

LE51NX

Pickhill Road

LE51PW

Marsham Close

LE50RA

Humberstone Drive

LE51BW

Coxwold Close

LE51FB

Barry Road

LE51FJ

Keyham Lane

LE51FZ

Lower Keyham Lane

LE51PS

Birkby Close

LE51TD

Foxglove Road

LE51AB

Greenland Drive

LE51FA

Barry Road

LE51GY

Colin Grundy Drive

LE51HH

Armadale Drive

LE51PE

Padside Close

LE51PQ

Brompton Road

LE51RQ

Ivychurch Crescent

LE51UN

Hollybank Close

LE51WQ

Borrowby Close

LE51AS

Tennis Court Drive

LE51DT

Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51TU

Jasmine Close

LE51FQ

Laburnum Road

LE51HW

Scraptoft Lane

LE51LY

Snape Close

LE51SE

Portcullis Road

LE51AN

South Drive

LE51BY

Husthwaite Lane

LE51NN

Parkstone Road

LE51AX

Thornborough Way

LE51BU

Summerbridge Lane

LE51SN

Rayleigh Green

LE51SZ

Bryony Road

LE51TG

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51DL

Netherhall Road

LE51EH

Abbots Close

LE51NG

New Romney Crescent

LE51NZ

Kepwick Road

LE51UF

Orpine Road

LE50QH

Hallaton Road

LE51DD

Abbots Road North

LE51DG

Moat Court

LE51GP

Farnley Road

LE51JJ

Wigley Road

LE51LS

Lymington Road

LE51WJ

Laverton Road

LE51BG

Guestwick Green

LE51BQ

Thornborough Way

LE51DP

Netherhall Road

LE51DS

Netherhall Road

LE51HB

Arncliffe Road

LE51JN

Wansbeck Gardens

LE51NP

Parkstone Road

LE51QR

Maidenwell Avenue

LE51PY

Carrington Road

LE51RD

Brindley Rise

LE50RH

Hayling Crescent

LE51DJ

Netherhall Road

LE51FP

Laburnum Road

LE51PH

Swinton Close

LE51QF

Heritage Way

LE51TB

Yarrow Close

LE51AF

Manor House Gardens

LE51BR

Stillington Crescent

Data Sources

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