Postcode LE5 1DX is located in an urban city, within the Humberstone & Hamilton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Colchester Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Colchester Road is £37,500 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 3.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Colchester Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Colchester Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Colchester Road is £37,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1DX.
Colchester Road near LE5 1DX 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 21 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £239,000 |
10 year median price trend in Humberstone & Hamilton
In the LE5 1DX postcode area, located within Colchester Road, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 1DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.