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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
28.67(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.94(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.11(-4%)
Burglary
5.5(+65%)
Vehicle crime
5.16(+25%)
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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 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
Flats4£325,000
Terraced2£473,000
Detached24£377,000
Semi-Detached20£332,000

10 years median price trend in Evington

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

All postcodes in Evington

LE54RA

Avoca Close

LE56PP

Fulbeck Avenue

LE56GF

Susan Avenue

LE56FA

Church Road

LE56JJ

Swinstead Road

LE56XQ

Pevensey Avenue

LE56TG

Nelot Way

LE56QA

Uppingham Road

LE56SE

Davenport Road

LE54DN

Uppingham Road

LE56SX

Withcote Avenue

LE54DQ

Rockery Close

LE56LQ

Fallowfield Road

LE56PS

Spencefield Lane

LE56SA

Davenport Road

LE56JH

Newhaven Road

LE56XN

Kilverstone Avenue

LE56PL

Fermain Close

LE56PW

Welland Vale Road

LE56DL

Hawthorne Drive

LE56LD

Bathurst Road

LE54EA

Ambassador Road

LE56NE

Rogerstone Road

LE56NG

Sedgebrook Road

LE56GE

Mickleton Drive

LE56DJ

Evington Lane

LE56EG

Gisbourne Court

LE22FU

Rectory Gardens

LE56HR

Cranwell Close

LE56XT

Chalvington Close

LE56GJ

Whitehall Road

LE56ND

Kingsbury Avenue

LE56XG

Crantock Close

LE56XA

Ballater Close

LE54DR

Noray Close

LE56DD

Cordery Road

LE56LH

Downing Drive

LE56PB

Downing Drive

LE56DP

Evington Mews

LE56SW

Withcote Avenue

LE56XP

Pevensey Avenue

LE56PU

Walsgrave Avenue

LE56RA

Uppingham Road

LE56PT

Spencefield Lane

LE56SH

Goodwood Road

LE56SQ

Walshe Road

LE56DH

Evington Lane

LE54EH

Thomasson Road

LE56PR

Millersdale Avenue

LE56HL

Thurnview Road

LE56PQ

Kingscliffe Crescent

LE56NB

Hanbury Road

LE54DP

Uppingham Road

LE54DL

Ambassador Road

LE56XF

Borrowdale Way

LE56FL

Judith Drive

LE56HS

Fairford Avenue

LE56FP

High Street

LE56NH

Sedgebrook Close

LE56SL

Oakside Crescent

LE56HN

Evington

LE56PF

Englefield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.