Postcode LE5 5AB is located in an urban city, within the Spinney Hills ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highfields South is £31,300 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Highfields South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Highfields South is £31,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 5AB.
Highfields South near LE5 5AB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Spinney Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £147,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £282,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spinney Hills
In the LE5 5AB postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Apna Supermarket | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GT | Walking directions to Apna Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 110-118 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 170 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Evington News and Off-Licence | Leicester, LE2 1HG | Walking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.