Postcode LE5 0JL 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 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 16 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Towers Park.
Northfields & Merrydale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Northfields & Merrydale has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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 309 ft away from LE5 0JL.
Northfields & Merrydale near LE5 0JL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Towers Park | Medium | Walking directions to Towers Park |
| 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 0JL 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 0JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Simply Local | 243-247 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Simply Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.