Postcode LE5 1SW is located in an urban city, within the Humberstone & Hamilton ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hamilton North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hamilton North is £57,018 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hamilton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Hamilton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hamilton North is £57,018 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1SW.
Hamilton North near LE5 1SW 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 2.7 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 1SW postcode area, located within Hamilton North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hamilton Stores | Sandhills Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1PL | Walking directions to Hamilton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lakeview Chase, Leicester, LE5 1QN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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: 01/01/2026.