Leicester · LE5
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Covering Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington, including Castle, Humberstone & Hamilton, North Evington. Find qualified electricians nearby.
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LE5 (Hamilton) in a nutshell
LE5 covers Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington, in Blaby and Charnwood and Harborough and Leicester. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for LE5
Two councils in one district
LE5 is split between Blaby and Charnwood and Harborough and Leicester. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
LE5 stretches across Castle, Evington, Humberstone & Hamilton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'LE5', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsBusy rental market: book early
Lots of people rent in Leicester, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Leicester: 27.7% private rented vs 20.5% EnglandEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
- If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.
More detail on the Leicester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does LE5 cover?
LE5 (Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington) includes the wards of Castle, Evington, Humberstone & Hamilton, North Evington, South Charnwood, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's, Thurnby & Houghton, Thurncourt, Troon, Wycliffe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to LE5?
Neighbouring districts include LE1 (Leicester), LE2 (Oadby), LE4 (Birstall) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering LE5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in LE5?
About 28,977 households and 85,629 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,469 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is LE5 in?
LE5 sits in Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East, Leicester South, Melton and Syston, Mid Leicestershire, Rutland and Stamford.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- LE5 1
- Areas covered
- Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,469 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 28,977 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 85,629 2
- Electoral wards
- Castle, Evington, Humberstone & Hamilton, North Evington, South Charnwood, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate, Thorpe Astley & St Mary's … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Leicester East, Leicester South, Melton and Syston, Mid Leicestershire, Rutland and Stamford 4
- Local authority
- Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Leicester 4
- Households privately renting (Leicester built-up area)
- 27.7% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.