Postcode LE5 3SS is located in an urban city, within the Wycliffe 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 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% 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 0.8 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.
Spinney Hill Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Spinney Hill Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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 3SS.
Spinney Hill Road near LE5 3SS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.3 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 3SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | 162, St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3SG | Terraced | Freehold | £272,000 | |
| 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 3SS postcode area, located within Spinney Hill Road, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 3SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | A1 Cash & Carry | Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QP | Walking directions to A1 Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Kooner's Cash & Carry | Dorothy Road, Leicester, LE5 4HG | Walking directions to Kooner's Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Apna Supermarket | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GT | Walking directions to Apna Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1SG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 3SS, 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 3SS records about 11 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 3SS in Spinney Hill Road 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 3SS, including Jameah Academy, Jameah Boys Academy and Bridge Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LE5 3SS is Leicester, about 1,251 m away.
LE5 3SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,206 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 3SS 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.