Postcode LE5 1EG is located in an urban city, within the Humberstone & Hamilton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Humberstone & Hamilton South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Humberstone & Hamilton South is £51,576 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Humberstone & Hamilton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Humberstone & Hamilton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Humberstone & Hamilton South is £51,576 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from LE5 1EG.
Humberstone & Hamilton South near LE5 1EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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 | 30 | £413,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £125,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £239,000 |
10 year median price trend in Humberstone & Hamilton
In the LE5 1EG postcode area, located within Humberstone & Hamilton South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 1EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.