Humberstone & Hamilton sits in the north‑east suburbs of Leicester, a mix of post‑war and older village developments that blend into green corridors and open parkland. The area is noted for Humberstone Park and the remnants of Humberstone Village, which give a village feel close to the city, while estates such as Thurnby Lodge provide more dense residential neighbourhoods and community facilities. Good road and bus links mean the city centre and nearby industrial areas are readily accessible.
Locally there’s a strong sense of community shaped by a diverse population, local shops and active community centres; the housing mix ranges from owner‑occupied terraced streets to social housing and newer developments. Historically the area grew from rural village roots into suburban Leicester during the 20th century, and today that layered past shows in the contrast between older stone buildings and mid‑century council architecture, alongside parks and leisure spaces valued by families and older residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Humberstone & Hamilton
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 2.9 miles
- Coventry 24.8 miles
- Nottingham 22.3 miles
- Derby 24.6 miles
- Nuneaton 19.8 miles
- Rugby 20.2 miles
- Loughborough 10.2 miles
- Kettering 23.2 miles
- Kettering Town 23.2 miles
- Corby 19.7 miles
- West Bridgford 18.9 miles
- Long Eaton 18.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hamilton Lea Parish 0.6 miles
- Troon Ward 1 mile
- Thurncourt Ward 1.1 miles
- Barkby Thorpe Parish 1.1 miles
- Scraptoft Parish 1.4 miles
- Evington Ward 1.6 miles
- South Charnwood Ward 1.6 miles
- North Evington Ward 1.7 miles
- Rushey Mead Ward 1.9 miles
- Thurnby and Bushby Parish 1.9 miles
- Thurmaston Built-up area 2 miles
- Belgrave Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Humberstone & Hamilton
LE5 1GY, LE5 1BL, LE5 1JN, LE5 1FX, LE5 1LW, LE5 1FA, LE5 1AH, LE5 0BX, LE5 1SX … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 16.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 31.7 miles
- Leicester Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Syston Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Humberstone & Hamilton Ad
- Belmont Leicester Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 3.2 miles
- voco Leicester 4 3.3 miles
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre 3 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester City 4 3.3 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 3.2 miles
- The Broadway Rooms 2.8 miles
- College Court Hotel 3.6 miles
- Sangha Hall 3.2 miles
- The Grand Hotel Leicester 4 2.9 miles
Schools in Humberstone & Hamilton
- Hope Hamilton C of E Primary School Primary
- Humberstone Infant Academy Primary
- Humberstone Junior School Primary
- Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Primary
- Keyham Lodge School Special
- Netherhall Mead Academy Special
- Orchard Mead Academy Secondary
- Scraptoft Valley Primary School Primary
- St Josephs Catholic Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 2.2 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 3.2 miles
- University of Leicester University 3.2 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 3.4 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 4 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.4 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 14.7 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 16.3 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 17.6 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 18.2 miles