Postcode LE5 0PR 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 1.8 miles away. There are 14 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 82.5 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 0PR.
Northfields & Merrydale near LE5 0PR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Humberstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Humberstone Park |
| 0.4 mi | Towers Park | Medium | Walking directions to Towers Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rally Bank Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Rally Bank Nature Reserve |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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 | 14 | £306,250 |
| Terraced | 39 | £247,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Evington
In the LE5 0PR postcode area, located within Northfields & Merrydale, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 0PR
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 273-275 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.