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Covering Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington, including Castle, Humberstone & Hamilton, North Evington. Find Gas Safe registered engineers 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) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Leicester run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Leicester: 75.3% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
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 heated by mains gas only (Leicester built-up area)
- 75.3% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
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