Vicarage Gardens, Humberstone, Leicester
House prices, sold prices and local information for LE5 1EJ.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Vicarage Gardens, Humberstone, Leicester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Jun 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £331,346. Average sale prices rose from £304,900 in 2016 to £453,500 in 2021 (+49%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Vicarage Gardens range from £219,271 to £545,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Vicarage Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Vicarage Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LE5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £331,346 | 11 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Vicarage Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 11 Jun 2021 | £545,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 28 Jan 2021 | £362,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 9 Feb 2018 | £219,271 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 9 Feb 2018 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 30 Jun 2016 | £280,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 19 May 2016 | £397,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 19 Feb 2016 | £285,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 12 Feb 2016 | £287,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Vicarage Gardens LE5 1EJ | 29 Jan 2016 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Vicarage Gardens | £397,500 (May 2016) → £545,000 (Jun 2021) | +37% over 5 yrs |
| 6, Vicarage Gardens | £280,000 (Jun 2016) → £362,000 (Jan 2021) | +29% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Vicarage Gardens
Crime
356 crimes were reported within about a mile of Vicarage Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 152 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 35 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Other theft | 25 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Vicarage Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Junior School 353 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Humberstone Infant Academy 249 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Falcons Primary School 293 pupils | Primary Sikh | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gateway Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avanti Fields School 1,236 pupils | All-through Hindu | 3–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Keyham Lodge School 120 pupils | Academy special converter | 9–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy 213 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Leicester station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Syston station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
- South Wigston station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Barbara Avenue (opp, Scraptoft Lane) 1 min walk
- Barbara Avenue (adj, Scraptoft Lane) 2 min walk
- Colchester Road (opp, Scraptoft Lane) 3 min walk
- Colchester Road (adj, Scraptoft Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Humberstone Medical Centre (Ip Jones)
Humberstone Medical Centre, 150 Wycombe Road, Leicester · 0.6 mi - Johnson Medical Practice
Hilltop Surgery, 22 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester · 0.7 mi - St Elizabeth's Medical Centre (Ja Wood)
Netherhall Road, Leicester · 0.7 mi - Willows Health
184 Coleman Road, Leicester · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Uppingham Road · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Leicester Hamilton Extra · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Thurncourt Road Leicester · 1.0 mi
- Aldi Aldi Thurmaston Leicester · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Asha Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Saffron Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Clearly Orthodontics · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 679 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,003 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leicester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Vicarage Gardens
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Who lives around Vicarage Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 63.8% | 43.4% |
| White | 27.2% | 40.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 7.8% |
Religion
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 35.1% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 24.7% |
| Hindu | 20.1% | 17.9% |
| No religion | 12% | 23% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 58.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 34.2% | 41.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.5% | 26.8% |
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 11.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.8% |
General health
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.1% | 41.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 19.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.9% | 33% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leicester.
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