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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 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
84
Deprivation level
7/10
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
40.02(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.32(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.79(+32%)
Public order
8.63(+25%)
Other theft
6.54(+15%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 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
Semi-Detached29£315,000
Terraced16£267,500
Flats6£142,500
Detached20£383,750

10 years median price trend in Evington

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

All postcodes in Evington

LE56HE

Marydene Drive

LE54LA

Avonside Drive

LE56PP

Fulbeck Avenue

LE56PF

Englefield Road

LE54WF

Coverack Walk

LE54TA

Devon Way

LE56GB

Main Street

LE56JG

Newhaven Road

LE56LB

Alcester Drive

LE56ED

Ethel Road

LE56FD

Angela Drive

LE56XB

Barnstaple Road

LE56NG

Sedgebrook Road

LE54WP

Hospital Close

LE54NJ

Green Lane Close

LE54EQ

Davison Close

LE56JD

Earlswood Road

LE56HA

Ingarsby Drive

LE54PR

Broad Avenue

LE56LP

Downing Drive

LE54WB

Sidmouth Avenue

LE56TL

Harringworth Road

LE56EE

Harwin Road

LE56LL

Downing Drive

LE56TE

Greenacre Drive

LE56AG

Hextall Road

LE56XA

Ballater Close

LE56PS

Spencefield Lane

LE56LG

Delaware Road

LE54DF

Saltersford Road

LE56DJ

Evington Lane

LE56NJ

Woodnewton Drive

LE56PL

Fermain Close

LE56DD

Cordery Road

LE56NA

Hardwick Road

LE54NF

Green Lane Road

LE54ED

Allinson Close

LE54NA

Freeman Road North

LE56HG

Spencefield Lane

LE56SU

Withcote Avenue

LE54LF

Coleman Road

LE54QJ

Cropthorne Avenue

LE56XD

Barnstaple Road

LE56DR

School Lane

LE56GA

Landscape Drive

LE56GH

Whitehall Road

LE54TJ

Harrowden Rise

LE56SS

Westmeath Avenue

LE56XN

Kilverstone Avenue

LE56XE

Bideford Road

LE56SN

Oakside Close

LE54QF

Gwendolen Road

LE54DE

Saltersford Road

LE56XT

Chalvington Close

LE56LF

Durston Close

LE54RB

Wicklow Drive

LE56FP

High Street

LE56ST

Withcote Avenue

LE54ES

Balderstone Close

LE54EF

Coleman Road

LE56TG

Nelot Way

LE54WN

Falmouth Road

LE56HS

Fairford Avenue

LE56AH

Linden Drive

LE56GD

Mickleton Drive

LE54DD

King Edward Road

LE54DB

King Edward Road

LE56PD

Downing Drive

LE56DP

Evington Mews

LE56PE

Dawlish Close

LE54WL

Lulworth Close

LE56AE

Headland Road

LE54TX

Radley Road

LE54EE

Allinson Close

LE54QL

Cropthorne Avenue

LE56HB

Ingarsby Drive

LE54WA

Ethel Road

LE54LD

Blaken Hall Road

LE54EA

Ambassador Road

LE56DN

Main Street

LE54TB

Botley Walk

LE56QA

Uppingham Road

LE56AL

Pilgrim Gardens

LE54ER

Mcvicker Close

LE54NB

Freeman Road North

LE54EP

Ambassador Road

LE56LN

Downing Drive

LE54LX

Dudleston Close

LE56ND

Kingsbury Avenue

LE54NW

Freeman Road North

LE56TP

Skampton Road

LE56TS

Goodwood Road

LE56SA

Davenport Road

LE54BH

The Brianway

LE56SE

Davenport Road

LE56SF

Greystone Avenue

LE56FE

Spencefield Drive

LE56DB

Cordery Road

LE56SP

Sunnyfield Close

LE54PZ

Cropthorne Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.