Postcode LE5 6GH is located in an urban city, within the Evington ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Evington area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Evington is £52,670 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Evington Park.
Evington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Evington has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Evington is £52,670 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE5 6GH.
Evington near LE5 6GH 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Evington Park | Large | Walking directions to Evington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Evington Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Evington Village Green |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £250,000 |
| Detached | 22 | £374,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £256,000 |
10 year median price trend in Evington
In the LE5 6GH postcode area, located within Evington, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 6GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | High Street, Leicester, LE5 6FN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Leicester, LE5 6DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Evington Store | School Lane, Leicester, LE5 6DR | Walking directions to Evington Store |
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 6GH, 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
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.