Postcode LE5 5HH is located in an urban city, within the Stoneygate 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 61.2 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Spinney Hill Park.
Highfields South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.2 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 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 5HH.
Highfields South near LE5 5HH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spinney Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Spinney Hill Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £350,750 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £361,250 |
| Terraced | 34 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stoneygate
In the LE5 5HH postcode area, located within Highfields South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 5HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 170 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 110-118 Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Evington News and Off-Licence | Leicester, LE2 1HG | Walking directions to Evington News and Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Pak Foods | Evington Valley Road, Leicester, LE5 5LL | Walking directions to Pak Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Shop | St Peters Road, Leicester, LE2 1DA | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
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.