Postcode LE5 6AR is located in an urban city, within the Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Evington & Rowlatts Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £41,190 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Evington Park.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £41,190 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from LE5 6AR.
North Evington & Rowlatts Hill near LE5 6AR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Evington Park | Large | Walking directions to Evington Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £301,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £955,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £396,250 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £301,500 | £294 |
| Terraced | 20 | £266,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 6 | £142,500 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £104,000 | £182,500 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £88,500 | £190,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £105,475 | £214,000 | £173,000 |
| 2019 | £329,500 | £137,500 | £215,500 | £187,500 |
| 2020 | £306,250 | £90,000 | £246,000 | £207,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £120,000 | £260,000 | £202,500 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £133,000 | £285,500 | £228,000 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £145,000 | £280,000 | £253,500 |
| 2024 | £361,250 | £133,750 | £289,733 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £374,500 | £160,000 | £320,000 | £262,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £125,000 | £277,500 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £138 | £215 | £173 |
| 2017 | £243 | £144 | £194 | £174 |
| 2018 | £274 | £186 | £221 | £196 |
| 2019 | £272 | £194 | £224 | £200 |
| 2020 | £290 | £145 | £241 | £232 |
| 2021 | £305 | £159 | £272 | £240 |
| 2022 | £317 | £198 | £296 | £255 |
| 2023 | £301 | £232 | £305 | £267 |
| 2024 | £340 | £228 | £301 | £276 |
| 2025 | £338 | £199 | £316 | £256 |
| 2026 | £375 | £232 | £280 | £339 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 6AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 67, Wakerley Road, Leicester, LE5 6AR | Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 88, Wakerley Road, Leicester, LE5 6AQ | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 15, Okehampton Avenue, Leicester, LE5 5NS | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 4, Teignmouth Close, Leicester, LE5 5NU | Flats | Leasehold | £134,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 17, Plymouth Drive, Leicester, LE5 5NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,150 |
In the LE5 6AR postcode area, located within North Evington & Rowlatts Hill, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 6AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SAVERS+ | Clovelly Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE | Walking directions to SAVERS+ |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 180 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 6AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deepak Bajaj
Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Joannou
Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Zuffar Haq
Evington - Elected 4 May 2023
Shockat Adam
Leicester South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE5 6AR records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6AR in North Evington & Rowlatts Hill is £301,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE5 6AR, including Linden Primary School (Good), Crown Hills Community College (Good) and Ash Field Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE5 6AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,647 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 6AR is Shockat Adam (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Deepak Bajaj (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jenny Joannou (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Zuffar Haq (Liberal Democrats).
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.