Postcode LE5 2HW is located in an urban city, within the Thurncourt ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Thurnby Lodge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thurnby Lodge is £45,387 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ocean Road Open Space.
Thurnby Lodge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Thurnby Lodge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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 2HW.
Thurnby Lodge near LE5 2HW 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 2.9 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Willowbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Willowbrook Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Thurncourt area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £407,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thurncourt
In the LE5 2HW postcode area, located within Thurnby Lodge, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.