Postcode LE5 3ED is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the St Matthews & Highfields North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Matthews & Highfields North is £29,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 230 ft away from LE5 3ED.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE5 3ED 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Garendon St Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon St Park |
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Garden |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £199,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wycliffe
In the LE5 3ED postcode area, located within St Matthews & Highfields North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 3ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.