Postcode LE5 4GU is located in an urban city, within the North Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Crown Hills area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crown Hills is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Humberstone Park.
Crown Hills has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Crown Hills has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Crown Hills is £35,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 4GU.
Crown Hills near LE5 4GU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Humberstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Humberstone Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lily Marriot Garden | Small | Walking directions to Lily Marriot Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Rally Bank Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Rally Bank Nature Reserve |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in North Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,500 up to £390,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £336,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £236,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Evington
In the LE5 4GU postcode area, located within Crown Hills, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 4GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Super Store | Leicester, LE5 4LG | Walking directions to Premier Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Kooner's Cash & Carry | Dorothy Road, Leicester, LE5 4HG | Walking directions to Kooner's Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Local | 243-247 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 273-275 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Pak Foods | 269-271 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Pak Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.