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About

Evington is a residential suburb located to the east of Leicester's city centre. The area is characterised by its mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Evington Road, which provides local shops and services. The University of Leicester campus sits to its west, influencing the population.

The area is home to the large Evington Park, with its open green spaces, woodland, and a historic moated site. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several primary schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood. The local library on Downing Drive acts as a community hub.

Area overview

On average Evington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Evington is £52,670 per year. There are 6 schools in Evington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Evington is home to around 8,720 people, with a population density of about 2,745.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Evington Population
8,720
Population density
2,745.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.24(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(-12%)
Burglary
5.62(+68%)
Vehicle crime
5.62(+34%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
4,812
55.19%
British
1,638
18.79%
Pakistani
554
6.35%
Other
407
4.67%
Other Asian
292
3.35%
Total population: 8,719

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,385
33.8%
No qualifications
1,700
24.09%
Level 3 (A level)
948
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
852
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 7,057

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,410
49.2%
Owns with a mortgage
912
31.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
11.06%
Social rents from council
147
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.67%
Total households: 2,866

Property prices in Evington

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Evington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Evington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£374,500
Flats5£285,000
Semi-Detached24£325,000
Terraced3£355,000

10 years median price trend in Evington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evington.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.