Postcode LE5 3RE 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 26.1 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 Spinney Hill Road is £37,803 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Spinney Hill Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Spinney Hill Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 3RE.
Spinney Hill Road near LE5 3RE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Garendon Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon Street Park |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 3RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 15, Halstead Street, Leicester, LE5 3RE | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 75, Prospect Hill, Leicester, LE5 3RT | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 85, Prospect Hill, Leicester, LE5 3RT | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 81, Prospect Hill, Leicester, LE5 3RT | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 75, Prospect Hill, Leicester, LE5 3RT | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the LE5 3RE postcode area, located within Spinney Hill Road, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 3RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Kooner's Cash & Carry | Dorothy Road, Leicester, LE5 4HG | Walking directions to Kooner's Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
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 3RE, 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 3RE 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 3RE 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 3RE, including Jameah Academy, Jameah Boys Academy and Bridge Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE5 3RE is Leicester, about 1,406 m away.
LE5 3RE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,379 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 3RE 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.