Postcode LE5 5BH 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfields South is £40,448 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Highfields South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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 per household in Highfields South is £40,448 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 5BH.
Highfields South near LE5 5BH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 | Garendon St Park | Small | Walking directions to Garendon St Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nature Garden | Small | Walking directions to Nature Garden |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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 | 12 | £278,750 |
| Terraced | 25 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spinney Hills
In the LE5 5BH postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Apna Supermarket | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GT | Walking directions to Apna Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Cash and Carry | Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Jalalabad Supermarket | Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, LE2 0TH | Walking directions to Jalalabad Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 110-118 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.