Postcode LE5 5TW is located in an urban city, within the Stoneygate ward 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 nearest station is Leicester, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Stoneygate North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,779 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least 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 4.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from LE5 5TW.
Stoneygate North near LE5 5TW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) in Stoneygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,960 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £387,500 | £321 |
| Detached | 5 | £340,000 | £230 |
| Terraced | 38 | £238,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £101,500 | £304,000 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £240,000 | £141,500 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £108,975 | £271,500 | £186,000 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £108,000 | £298,750 | £177,500 |
| 2020 | £360,500 | £124,750 | £298,750 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £357,500 | £160,000 | £337,500 | £197,000 |
| 2022 | £530,000 | £144,620 | £370,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £180,000 | £402,500 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £126,250 | £315,000 | £237,832 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £145,000 | £381,500 | £233,500 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £140,000 | £387,500 | £199,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £149 | £202 | £165 |
| 2017 | £189 | £177 | £217 | £180 |
| 2018 | £241 | £176 | £228 | £189 |
| 2019 | £328 | £170 | £231 | £207 |
| 2020 | £215 | £201 | £241 | £195 |
| 2021 | £284 | £192 | £245 | £206 |
| 2022 | £329 | £202 | £286 | £233 |
| 2023 | £316 | £217 | £289 | £243 |
| 2024 | £291 | £185 | £273 | £253 |
| 2025 | £230 | £212 | £314 | £223 |
| 2026 | £453 | £186 | £277 | £220 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 5TW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 79, Highway Road, Leicester, LE5 5RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 5, Powys Avenue, Leicester, LE2 2DQ | Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 25, Lindrick Drive, Leicester, LE5 5UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 16, Lindrick Drive, Leicester, LE5 5UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 20, Lindrick Drive, Leicester, LE5 5UH | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the LE5 5TW postcode area, located within Stoneygate North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 5TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Allandale News | Allandale Road, Leicester, LE2 2DA | Walking directions to Allandale News |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 368 London Road, Leicester, LE2 2PN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aasiya Bora
Stoneygate - Elected 19 Feb 2026
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE5 5TW 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 5TW in Stoneygate North is £253,500 (about £231 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LE5 5TW, including Leicester Islamic Academy (Good), Leicester Preparatory School and Leicester High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE5 5TW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,779 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 5TW is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aasiya Bora (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.