Postcode LE5 5NU is located in an urban city, within the Spinney Hills area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Stoneygate North area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoneygate North is £52,519 per year. The median sale price in Spinney Hills is £252,500 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,250 and £281,250. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Stoneygate North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,747 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Stoneygate North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoneygate North is £52,519 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from LE5 5NU.
Stoneygate North near LE5 5NU 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.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £270 per square foot) in Spinney Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £295,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 37 | £255,000 | £267 |
| Flats | 6 | £148,000 | £263 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232,500 | £128,500 | £182,750 | £138,250 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £115,000 | £181,500 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £316,250 | £121,000 | £210,000 | £181,250 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £105,000 | £250,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £110,000 | £250,000 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £362,500 | — | £275,000 | £217,500 |
| 2022 | £307,500 | £147,500 | £285,000 | £243,000 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £155,000 | £310,000 | £255,000 |
| 2024 | £399,000 | £149,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £317,000 | £151,500 | £281,250 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | — | £146,500 | £295,150 | £254,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £208 | £182 | £145 |
| 2017 | £215 | £194 | £199 | £179 |
| 2018 | £207 | £174 | £203 | £194 |
| 2019 | £217 | £197 | £242 | £204 |
| 2020 | £335 | £190 | £235 | £201 |
| 2021 | £235 | — | £265 | £228 |
| 2022 | £288 | £280 | £285 | £251 |
| 2023 | £315 | £278 | £304 | £262 |
| 2024 | £279 | £243 | £291 | £264 |
| 2025 | £317 | £263 | £298 | £262 |
| 2026 | — | £256 | £310 | £269 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 5NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 4, Teignmouth Close, Leicester, LE5 5NU | Flats | Leasehold | £134,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 9, Buckfast Close, Leicester, LE5 5NP | Flats | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 29, Tavistock Drive, Leicester, LE5 5NT | Flats | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 41, Tavistock Drive, Leicester, LE5 5NT | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 39, Tavistock Drive, Leicester, LE5 5NT | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the LE5 5NU postcode area, located within Stoneygate North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE5 5NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | SAVERS+ | Clovelly Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE | Walking directions to SAVERS+ |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 180 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE5 5NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Misbah Batool
Spinney Hills - Elected 4 May 2023
Mustafa Malik
Spinney Hills - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE5 5NU records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LE5 5NU in Spinney Hills is £252,500 (about £270 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LE5 5NU, including Linden Primary School (Good), Crown Hills Community College (Good) and Land of Learning Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE5 5NU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester South covering LE5 5NU is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Misbah Batool (Labour Party) and Mustafa Malik (Labour Party).