Postcode LE5 3LU is located in an urban city, within the North Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Spinney Hill Road area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sparrow Park.
Spinney Hill Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Spinney Hill Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from LE5 3LU.
Spinney Hill Road near LE5 3LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 3LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 100, Mornington Street, Leicester, LE5 3NF | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 49, Cottesmore Road, Leicester, LE5 3LN | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 35, Cottesmore Road, Leicester, LE5 3LN | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 91, Cottesmore Road, Leicester, LE5 3LN | Terraced | Freehold | £96,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 27, Cottesmore Road, Leicester, LE5 3LN | Terraced | Freehold | £236,000 |
In the LE5 3LU postcode area, located within Spinney Hill Road, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3LU, 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 3LU records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3LU in Spinney Hill Road 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 3LU, including Green Lane Infant School (Good), Bridge Junior School (Requires improvement) and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE5 3LU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,925 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 3LU 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.