Postcode LE5 3LE is located in an urban city, within the North Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Evington & Rowlatts Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £41,190 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £41,190 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 3LE.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill near LE5 3LE has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
| 0.1 mi | Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Garden |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 (about £277 per square foot) in North Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,600 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £311,000 | £285 |
| Detached | 1 | £262,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 61 | £250,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 3 | £86,900 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170,000 | £204,995 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £65,000 | £217,995 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £69,500 | £222,500 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £80,000 | £201,000 | £172,750 |
| 2020 | £78,750 | £236,000 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £94,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £93,000 | £257,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £110,000 | £272,500 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £100,000 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £86,900 | £306,250 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | — | £285,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £195 | £166 |
| 2017 | £147 | £207 | £183 |
| 2018 | £147 | £224 | £193 |
| 2019 | £148 | £206 | £195 |
| 2020 | £159 | £233 | £223 |
| 2021 | £181 | £241 | £250 |
| 2022 | £180 | £286 | £285 |
| 2023 | £197 | £313 | £262 |
| 2024 | £194 | £296 | £262 |
| 2025 | £197 | £314 | £271 |
| 2026 | — | £280 | £287 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 3LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 18, Stonebridge Street, Leicester, LE5 3PA | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 49, Stonebridge Street, Leicester, LE5 3PB | Other | Freehold | £113,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 141, Green Lane Road, Leicester, LE5 3TQ | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 140, Lancaster Street, Leicester, LE5 4GB | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 20, Rolleston Street, Leicester, LE5 3SA | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the LE5 3LE postcode area, located within North Evington & Rowlatts Hill, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 3LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Kooner's Cash & Carry | Dorothy Road, Leicester, LE5 4HG | Walking directions to Kooner's Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Super Store | Leicester, LE5 4LG | Walking directions to Premier Super Store |
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 3LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dilip Joshi
North Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Ravi Mahesh
North Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Sanjay Modhwadia
North Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE5 3LE records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LE5 3LE in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £254,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE5 3LE, including The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (Good), St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Good) and Jameah Boys Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE5 3LE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,615 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester East covering LE5 3LE is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dilip Joshi (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ravi Mahesh (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sanjay Modhwadia (Conservative and Unionist 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.