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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 £50,774 per year. The median sale price in Humberstone & Hamilton is £280,000 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,750 and £350,750. There are 9 schools in Humberstone & Hamilton: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £296
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £351K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £296 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
Detached25£420,000£331
Semi-Detached56£282,500£319
Terraced24£255,500£276
Flats13£129,000£200

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£410,000£123,000£285,000£261,500
2026£400,000£131,250£280,000£238,000
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£316£190£300£295
2026£331£226£319£273
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.

Band A£1,686
Band B£1,967
Band C£2,248
Band D£2,529
Band E£3,091
Band F£3,653
Band G£4,215
Band H£5,058

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Humberstone & Hamilton ward.

Local councillors

Ashiedu Joel

Humberstone & Hamilton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Manjit Kaur Saini

Humberstone & Hamilton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Stephen Robert Bonham

Humberstone & Hamilton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51JE

Armadale Green

LE51QN

Sandhills Avenue

LE51BA

West Drive

LE51PN

Dalton Road

LE50RH

Hayling Crescent

LE51AL

Pine Tree Avenue

LE51NQ

Renfrew Road

LE51SW

Celandine Road

LE51NJ

New Romney Crescent

LE51PY

Carrington Road

LE51FS

Laburnum Road

LE50TS

Collis Crescent

LE51TG

Maidenwell Avenue

LE50TF

Thurmaston Lane

LE51AD

Lidster Close

LE51PD

Scraptoft Lane

LE51TD

Foxglove Road