Postcode LE5 3EE 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 very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthews & Highfields North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 per household in St Matthews & Highfields North is £39,583 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 3EE.
St Matthews & Highfields North near LE5 3EE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Wycliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £230,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 3 | £165,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130,000 |
| 2017 | £83,500 | £146,000 |
| 2018 | £89,950 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £94,000 | £161,000 |
| 2020 | £100,000 | £187,500 |
| 2021 | £121,000 | £222,500 |
| 2022 | £135,000 | £232,500 |
| 2023 | £140,000 | £223,750 |
| 2024 | £120,000 | £201,500 |
| 2025 | £158,500 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | — | £238,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £149 |
| 2017 | £106 | £166 |
| 2018 | £164 | £194 |
| 2019 | £123 | £206 |
| 2020 | £141 | £216 |
| 2021 | £158 | £207 |
| 2022 | £206 | £246 |
| 2023 | £180 | £246 |
| 2024 | £159 | £211 |
| 2025 | £187 | £244 |
| 2026 | — | £320 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 3EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 2, Florence Road, Leicester, LE5 3FU | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 6, Matlock Street, Leicester, LE2 0GR | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 22, Frederick Road, Leicester, LE5 3HE | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 14, Beaumont Road, Leicester, LE5 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 39, Grove Road, Leicester, LE5 3HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the LE5 3EE 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 3EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 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 | Leicester Wholefood Co-op | 2 Freehold Street, Leicester, LE1 2LX | Walking directions to Leicester Wholefood Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Leicester, LE5 0AU | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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.
Elected local representatives for LE5 3EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hanif Aqbany
Wycliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Dawood
Wycliffe - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE5 3EE records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LE5 3EE in St Matthews & Highfields North is £226,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE5 3EE, including Shenton Primary School, Charnwood Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE5 3EE is Leicester, about 1,082 m away.
LE5 3EE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE5 3EE is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hanif Aqbany (Labour Party) and Mohammed Dawood (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.