Postcode LE5 1LJ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Colchester Road is £46,752 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ocean Road Open Space.
Colchester Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Colchester Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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 per household in Colchester Road is £46,752 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1LJ.
Colchester Road near LE5 1LJ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 1LJ postcode area, located within Colchester Road, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.