Postcode LE5 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Humberstone & Hamilton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Thurnby Lodge area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thurnby Lodge is £45,387 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Thurnby Lodge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Thurnby Lodge has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thurnby Lodge is £45,387 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1EL.
Thurnby Lodge near LE5 1EL 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 2.9 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 1EL postcode area, located within Thurnby Lodge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 01/01/2026.