Postcode LE5 1BE is located in an urban city, within the Humberstone & Hamilton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hamilton North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hamilton North is £57,018 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hamilton Park.
Hamilton North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Hamilton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
The average income per household in Hamilton North is £57,018 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1BE.
Hamilton North near LE5 1BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hamilton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hamilton Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £122,500 |
| Detached | 31 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Humberstone & Hamilton
In the LE5 1BE postcode area, located within Hamilton North, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sandhills Convenience Store | 206 Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PL | Walking directions to Sandhills Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 188 Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE5 1BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashiedu Joel
Humberstone & Hamilton - Elected 4 May 2023
Manjit Kaur Saini
Humberstone & Hamilton - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Robert Bonham
Humberstone & Hamilton - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.