Postcode LE5 0EG is located in an urban city, within the North Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Spinney Hill Road area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sparrow Park.
Spinney Hill Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Spinney Hill Road has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from LE5 0EG.
Spinney Hill Road near LE5 0EG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Garden |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 (about £277 per square foot) in North Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,600 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £311,000 | £285 |
| Detached | 1 | £262,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 61 | £250,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 3 | £86,900 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170,000 | £204,995 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £65,000 | £217,995 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £69,500 | £222,500 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £80,000 | £201,000 | £172,750 |
| 2020 | £78,750 | £236,000 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £94,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £93,000 | £257,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £110,000 | £272,500 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £100,000 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £86,900 | £306,250 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | — | £285,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £195 | £166 |
| 2017 | £147 | £207 | £183 |
| 2018 | £147 | £224 | £193 |
| 2019 | £148 | £206 | £195 |
| 2020 | £159 | £233 | £223 |
| 2021 | £181 | £241 | £250 |
| 2022 | £180 | £286 | £285 |
| 2023 | £197 | £313 | £262 |
| 2024 | £194 | £296 | £262 |
| 2025 | £197 | £314 | £271 |
| 2026 | — | £280 | £287 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 0EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | 3, Farringdon Street, Leicester, LE5 0EB | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 34, Oak Street, Leicester, LE5 0ET | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 7, Kestrel Close, Leicester, LE5 3FR | Terraced | Freehold | £266,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 5, Fieldfare Walk, Leicester, LE5 3FF | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 6, Lombardy Rise, Leicester, LE5 0FQ | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the LE5 0EG postcode area, located within Spinney Hill Road, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 0EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail | Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD | Walking directions to Abu Qassim Wholesale & Retail |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE5 0EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dilip Joshi
North Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Ravi Mahesh
North Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Sanjay Modhwadia
North Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE5 0EG records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE5 0EG in Spinney Hill Road is £254,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE5 0EG, including Shenton Primary School, Green Lane Infant School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE5 0EG is Leicester, about 1,446 m away.
LE5 0EG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester East covering LE5 0EG is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dilip Joshi (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ravi Mahesh (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sanjay Modhwadia (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.