Postcode LE5 1UW 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 148.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Humberstone & Hamilton South is £43,200 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Humberstone & Hamilton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Humberstone & Hamilton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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 of residents in Humberstone & Hamilton South is £43,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 1UW.
Humberstone & Hamilton South near LE5 1UW 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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 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 | 34 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 21 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £239,000 |
10 year median price trend in Humberstone & Hamilton
In the LE5 1UW postcode area, located within Humberstone & Hamilton South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 1UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lakeview Chase, Leicester, LE5 1QN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Hamilton Stores | Sandhills Avenue, Leicester, LE5 1PL | Walking directions to Hamilton Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Thurmaston Lane, Leicester, LE4 9AX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.