Postcode LE5 0BY is located in an urban city, within the North Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfields & Merrydale area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northfields & Merrydale is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Humberstone Park.
Northfields & Merrydale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Northfields & Merrydale has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Northfields & Merrydale is £32,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from LE5 0BY.
Northfields & Merrydale near LE5 0BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Humberstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Humberstone Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rally Bank Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Rally Bank Nature Reserve |
| 0.4 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in North Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £336,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £236,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Evington
In the LE5 0BY postcode area, located within Northfields & Merrydale, there are 15 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 0BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Simply Local | 243-247 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.2 mi | Pak Foods | 269-271 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Pak Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 273-275 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.