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Humberstone & Hamilton

About

Humberstone & Hamilton is a residential ward in northeast Leicester, covering suburban neighborhoods and green spaces. The area includes the historic Hamilton district and parts of Humberstone Village, known for its older housing stock and local landmarks like St. Mary Magdalene Church. Key roads such as Uppingham Road and Humberstone Road connect the ward to the city center and surrounding areas.

The ward features a mix of housing, from interwar semis to modern developments, along with schools and community facilities. Humberstone Park and the nearby Evington Park provide open spaces for recreation. Local shopping parades cater to daily needs, while larger retail options are accessible in nearby areas. The ward has good transport links, with regular bus services running into Leicester city center.

Area overview

On average Humberstone & Hamilton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Humberstone & Hamilton is £41,258 per year. There are 11 schools in Humberstone & Hamilton: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Humberstone & Hamilton Population

21,143

Population density

5,068.7 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Humberstone & Hamilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£382,500	£237,318	£325,625	£473,750	£577,100
Flats	21	£127,500	£62,000	£114,000	£131,000	£181,500
Semi-Detached	62	£283,500	£171,250	£246,250	£323,750	£408,750
Terraced	28	£239,000	£132,800	£214,375	£268,500	£308,400

10 years median price trend in Humberstone & Hamilton

All postcodes in Humberstone & Hamilton

LE51BR

Stillington Crescent

LE51HG

Armadale Drive

LE51HN

Grantham Road

LE51JQ

Welbury Road

LE51NA

Lynmouth Road

LE51TA

Cranesbill Road

LE51UR

Columbine Road

LE51UU

Hanworth Close

LE51FN

Lilac Avenue

LE51HQ

Grantham Road

LE51JH

Wigley Road

LE51NH

Briarfield Drive

LE51RS

Keyham Lane West

LE51RU

Limehurst Road

LE51TP

Laverton Road

LE51UJ

Burdock Close

LE79SZ

Hamilford Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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