Postcode LE5 0HL 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 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northfields & Merrydale is £40,618 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sparrow 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.7% 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 per household in Northfields & Merrydale is £40,618 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 0HL.
Northfields & Merrydale near LE5 0HL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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 | 3 | £282,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £302,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £235,500 |
10 year median price trend in North Evington
In the LE5 0HL postcode area, located within Northfields & Merrydale, there are 16 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 0HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.