Postcode LE5 4LJ is located in an urban city, within the Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Evington & Rowlatts Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £41,190 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Humberstone Park.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,351 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from LE5 4LJ.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill near LE5 4LJ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Humberstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Humberstone Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lily Marriot Garden | Small | Walking directions to Lily Marriot Garden |
| 0.2 mi | Rally Bank Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Rally Bank Nature Reserve |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 22 | £374,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £256,000 |
10 year median price trend in Evington
In the LE5 4LJ postcode area, located within North Evington & Rowlatts Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Super Store | Leicester, LE5 4LG | Walking directions to Premier Super Store |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Local | 243-247 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 4DG | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.4 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 2a Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 4UN | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & 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 4LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deepak Bajaj
Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Joannou
Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Zuffar Haq
Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.