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About

Evington is a residential area located to the east of Leicester's city centre. The ward is characterised by a mix of housing types, including inter-war semis-detached homes and more recent developments. Its main thoroughfare is Evington Road, which provides local shopping and services. The area includes several schools and community facilities, serving a settled population.

The ward contains Evington Park, a large green space with a historic hall and mature trees. The area is also home to the University of Leicester's botanical garden, a quiet site with themed plant collections. Local transport links connect the area to the wider city. The landscape features gentle slopes, with views towards the city centre from some parts.

Area overview

On average Evington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Evington is £47,558 per year. There are 8 schools in Evington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Evington is home to around 17,268 people, with a population density of about 3,420.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Evington Population
17,268
Population density
3,420 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.2(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.51(-24%)
Public order
9.73(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+18%)
Other theft
6.54(+13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
8,727
50.53%
British
3,225
18.67%
Pakistani
1,139
6.59%
Other Asian
732
4.24%
Other
716
4.15%
Total population: 17,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,885
28.62%
No qualifications
3,772
27.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,742
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,646
12.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,436
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 13,573

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,105
35.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,567
26.33%
Social rents from council
956
16.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
887
14.91%
Other social rented
289
4.86%
Total households: 5,951

Property prices in Evington

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 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
Detached25£374,000
Flats10£160,500
Semi-Detached30£323,500
Terraced24£246,500

10 years median price trend in Evington

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

All postcodes in Evington

LE54TL

Evington

LE56AD

Headland Road

LE56HH

Spencefield Lane

LE54EE

Allinson Close

LE54NH

Greenwood Road

LE54TX

Radley Road

LE54UL

Oxon Way

LE56LF

Durston Close

LE56RA

Uppingham Road

LE54LJ

Coleman Road

LE56DH

Evington Lane

LE56FL

Judith Drive

LE56XS

Yelverton Avenue

LE54QJ

Cropthorne Avenue

LE56AB

Grocot Road

LE56SB

Davenport Road

LE54NT

The Wayne Way

LE54UJ

Radstone Walk

LE56PA

Aintree Close

LE56PB

Downing Drive

LE54EL

Wicklow Drive

LE54EU

Illingworth Road

LE54UG

Rowlatts Hill Road

LE56PG

Englefield Road

LE56PP

Fulbeck Avenue

LE56PS

Spencefield Lane

LE54LD

Blaken Hall Road

LE54NB

Freeman Road North

LE56EG

Gisbourne Court

LE56FN

High Street

LE54EB

Ambassador Road

LE54BJ

Trafford Road

LE54TD

Evington

LE54UN

Rowlatts Hill Road

LE56DP

Evington Mews

LE56FP

High Street

LE56PW

Welland Vale Road

LE56TG

Nelot Way

LE56TH

Evington

LE54LA

Avonside Drive

LE54LT

Deepdale

LE54LY

Higgs Close

LE54PR

Broad Avenue

LE56DD

Cordery Road

LE56DG

Evington Lane

LE56GE

Mickleton Drive

LE56JB

Earlswood Road

LE56XD

Barnstaple Road

LE54EQ

Davison Close

LE54WT

Ethel Road

LE56LE

Chorley Wood Road

LE56LQ

Fallowfield Road

LE56XP

Pevensey Avenue

LE54DA

Abbotsford Road

LE54JY

Bracken Close

LE54NW

Freeman Road North

LE56NJ

Woodnewton Drive

LE54EN

Waterfield Close

LE56JF

Newhaven Road

LE56NF

Sedgebrook Road

LE56TB

Gamel Road

LE56TF

Goodwood Crescent

LE54TE

Garsington Walk

LE56AG

Hextall Road

LE54BR

Hemsted Court

LE54EG

Rockingham Close

LE56AE

Headland Road

LE56HA

Ingarsby Drive

LE56TP

Skampton Road

LE56HD

Marydene Drive

LE56XN

Kilverstone Avenue

LE54ET

Illingworth Road

LE54TN

Oxon Way

LE56HT

Uppingham Close

LE56PU

Walsgrave Avenue

LE56XR

Yelverton Avenue

LE54RB

Wicklow Drive

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

LE54WS

Ethel Road

LE56HE

Marydene Drive

LE56XF

Borrowdale Way

LE54QL

Cropthorne Avenue

LE56DA

Aldgate Avenue

LE56HR

Cranwell Close

LE56SU

Withcote Avenue

LE56TJ

Harringworth Road

LE54LF

Coleman Road

LE56GG

Spencefield Lane

LE56LP

Downing Drive

LE56PT

Spencefield Lane

LE56SW

Withcote Avenue

LE54DF

Saltersford Road

LE54ED

Allinson Close

Data Sources

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