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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.

All postcodes in Evington

LE56PU

Walsgrave Avenue

LE56XR

Yelverton Avenue

LE56EF

Harwin Road

LE56HQ

Biggin Hill Road

LE56JE

Hemington Road

LE56SQ

Walshe Road

LE56XG

Crantock Close

LE56XL

Kilverstone Avenue

LE56SN

Oakside Close

LE56XQ

Pevensey Avenue

LE54DW

Humberstone Park Close

LE56HE

Marydene Drive

LE56XF

Borrowdale Way

LE56DA

Aldgate Avenue

LE56HR

Cranwell Close

LE56SU

Withcote Avenue

LE56GG

Spencefield Lane

LE56LP

Downing Drive

LE56PT

Spencefield Lane

LE56SW

Withcote Avenue

LE56HJ

Thurnview Road

LE56JD

Earlswood Road

LE54DJ

Holman Row

LE56SX

Withcote Avenue

LE56AJ

Linden Drive

LE54DP

Uppingham Road

LE56XB

Barnstaple Road

LE56LB

Alcester Drive

LE56SE

Davenport Road

LE56SS

Westmeath Avenue

LE56FJ

Judith Drive

LE56GA

Landscape Drive

LE56QA

Uppingham Road

LE56TD

Goodwood Road

LE56SY

Beechwood Close

LE56XA

Ballater Close

LE56DB

Cordery Road

LE56JG

Newhaven Road

LE56NA

Hardwick Road

LE56PR

Millersdale Avenue

LE56XJ

Kilverstone Avenue

LE56DL

Hawthorne Drive

LE56HF

Spencefield Lane

LE56NG

Sedgebrook Road

LE56PE

Dawlish Close

LE56HB

Ingarsby Drive

LE56JH

Newhaven Road

LE56NH

Sedgebrook Close

LE56PX

Welland Vale Road

LE56SA

Davenport Road

LE56FE

Spencefield Drive

LE56LA

Alcester Drive

LE56SG

Goodwood Road

LE54DL

Ambassador Road

LE56LH

Downing Drive

LE56LL

Downing Drive

LE56PL

Fermain Close

LE54EA

Ambassador Road

LE56GJ

Whitehall Road

LE56LJ

Downing Drive

LE56NB

Hanbury Road

LE56PD

Downing Drive

Data Sources

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