Property profile

Flat 227, Birkby Close, Hamilton

LE5 1PS

Humberstone & Hamilton

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Map showing Flat 22, 7, Birkby Close, Hamilton, Leicester

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Estimated sale price

£105,000

Flats sold in Humberstone & Hamilton

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold14 Sept 2018
£92,500Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+15%)
Annualised change
+1.8% per yearLeicester annualised change (flats) since 2018: +2.5% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £200 per sq ft
£236 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£36 per sq ft (+18%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Humberstone & Hamilton
£129,000Estimate vs local median: −£22,000 (−17%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area42 m² / 452 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection17 Nov 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
14 Sept 2018£92,500-7%
14 Dec 2007£99,950-

Local market

Property prices in Humberstone & Hamilton

Median price: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £296
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £351K

Based on 121 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
Detached26£427,250£331
Semi-Detached57£280,000£318
Terraced25£251,000£279
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 1PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 1PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025Flat 49, 5, Birkby Close, Leicester, LE5 1PSFlatsLeasehold£129,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 8, 8, Birkby Close, Leicester, LE5 1PSFlatsLeasehold£138,000
30 May 2025Flat 27, 7, Birkby Close, Leicester, LE5 1PSFlatsLeasehold£132,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 4, Granby Place, 81, Carty Road, Leicester, LE5 1QGFlatsLeasehold£130,000
08 May 2025Flat 2, Granby Place, 81, Carty Road, Leicester, LE5 1QGFlatsLeasehold£131,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold95 m²£227,500 (2020)
2 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold88 m²£283,000 (2023)
3, Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold77 m²£153,000 (2014)
9 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold76 m²£260,000 (2024)
10 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold75 m²£162,000 (2016)
11 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold89 m²£250,000 (2022)
12, Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold86 m²£184,900 (2006)
13 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold106 m²£216,000 (2017)
15 Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold77 m²£46,333 (2005)
16, Birkby Close, Hamilton, LeicesterFreehold43 m²£93,500 (2005)

Area insights for LE5 1PS

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Overview

Postcode LE5 1PS is located in an urban city, within the Humberstone & Hamilton area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hamilton North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hamilton North is £57,018 per year. The median sale price in Humberstone & Hamilton is £280,000 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £351,000. The nearest station is Syston, about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hamilton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hamilton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,045 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hamilton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hamilton North is £57,018 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hamilton North near LE5 1PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Syston located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE5 1PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHamilton ParkMediumWalking directions to Hamilton Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
11,459.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.95(-30%)
Drugs
13.07(+349%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-24%)
Public order
3.92(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
124
38.63%
British
61
19%
African
41
12.77%
Other White
22
6.85%
Pakistani
15
4.67%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
40.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.96%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.96%
No qualifications
36
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
57.03%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25%
Owns outright
16
12.5%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Schools

In the LE5 1PS postcode area, located within Hamilton North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LE5 1PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHope Hamilton CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryKestrel Mead Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.7 miNot applicableKeyham Lodge SchoolAcademy special converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE5 1PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE5 1PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSandhills Convenience Store206 Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PLWalking directions to Sandhills Convenience Store
0.1 miSainsbury's Local188 Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local