Postcode LE5 1HY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.9 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 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ocean Road Open Space.
Humberstone & Hamilton South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Humberstone & Hamilton South has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from LE5 1HY.
Humberstone & Hamilton South near LE5 1HY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ocean Road Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Ocean Road Open Space |
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 1HY postcode area, located within Humberstone & Hamilton South, there are 9 primary and 1 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: 16/01/2026.