Postcode LE5 6SS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.7 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ocean Road Open Space.
Evington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Evington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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 6SS.
Evington near LE5 6SS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ocean Road Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Ocean Road Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Lily Marriot Garden | Small | Walking directions to Lily Marriot Garden |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Evington area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £955,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £372,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £160,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £322,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £248,000 |
10 year median price trend in Evington
In the LE5 6SS postcode area, located within Evington, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 6SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 2a Rowlatts Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 4UN | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
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.