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Evington

England / East Midlands / Leicester / Evington

About

Evington is a residential area in Leicester, located about 3 miles east of the city center. It is known for its mix of housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian homes to more modern developments. The area has a strong sense of community, with local shops, schools, and parks serving as focal points for residents. Evington Road, the main thoroughfare, features a variety of independent businesses, cafes, and restaurants.

The area is home to several green spaces, including Evington Park, which offers walking paths, sports facilities, and a historic moated garden. Evington also has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to Leicester city center and surrounding areas. The presence of schools like Evington Valley Primary School and Madani Schools Federation adds to its appeal for families. While predominantly residential, the area retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to the amenities of the city.

Area overview

On average Evington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 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 of residents in Evington is £43,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Evington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £336,000 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £725,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£365,000
Flats5£170,000
Semi-Detached24£336,000
Terraced4£260,000

10 years price trend in Evington

All postcodes in Evington

LE56EF

Harwin Road

LE56HQ

Biggin Hill Road

LE56JE

Hemington Road

LE56PU

Walsgrave Avenue

LE56XG

Crantock Close

LE56XL

Kilverstone Avenue

LE56XR

Yelverton Avenue

LE54DW

Ambassador Road

LE56HE

Marydene Drive

LE56SN

Oakside Close

LE56XF

Pevensey Avenue

LE56XQ

Pevensey Avenue

LE56DA

Aldgate Avenue

LE56GG

Evington

LE56HR

Cranwell Close

LE56LP

Downing Drive

LE56PT

Evington

LE56SU

Davenport Road

LE56SW

Westmeath Avenue

LE54DJ

Ambassador Road

LE56HJ

Thurnview Road

LE56SX

Withcote Avenue

LE56AJ

Linden Drive

LE56JD

Earlswood Road

LE54DP

Holman Row

LE56LB

Alcester Drive

LE56SE

Davenport Road

LE56SS

Walshe Road

LE56XB

Barnstaple Road

LE56FJ

Judith Drive

LE56GA

Landscape Drive

LE56QA

Uppingham Close

LE56TD

Goodwood Road

LE56DB

Cordery Road

LE56SY

Beechwood Close

LE56XA

Ballater Close

LE56JG

Newhaven Road

LE56NA

Hardwick Road

LE56PR

Millersdale Avenue

LE56XJ

Kilverstone Avenue

LE56PE

Dawlish Close

LE56DL

Hawthorne Drive

LE56HB

Downing Drive

LE56HF

Evington

LE56NG

Sedgebrook Road

LE56NH

Sedgebrook Close

LE56JH

Newhaven Road

LE56JJ

Delaware Road

LE56PX

Downing Drive

LE56SA

Davenport Road

LE54DL

Ambassador Road

LE56FE

Spencefield Drive

LE56LA

Alcester Drive

LE56SG

Goodwood Road

LE54EA

Ambassador Road

LE56LJ

Downing Drive

LE56GJ

Whitehall Road

LE56LH

Downing Drive

LE56LL

Downing Drive

LE56NB

Earlswood Road

LE56PD

Downing Drive

LE56PL

Fermain Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.