Postcode LE5 0PP 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 81.8 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 1.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Humberstone 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 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from LE5 0PP.
Northfields & Merrydale near LE5 0PP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in North Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £336,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £301,250 |
| Terraced | 35 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in North Evington
In the LE5 0PP postcode area, located within Northfields & Merrydale, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Merrydale Junior School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Merrydale Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Falcons Primary School | Free schools | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.