Postcode LE5 6TD 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Evington is £52,670 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Humberstone Park.
Evington has a high 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from LE5 6TD.
Evington near LE5 6TD 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Humberstone Park | Large | Walking directions to Humberstone Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lily Marriot Garden | Small | Walking directions to Lily Marriot Garden |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE5 6TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 28, Thomasson Road, Leicester, LE5 4EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 20, Goodwood Road, Leicester, LE5 6SG | Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 32, Goodwood Road, Leicester, LE5 6SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 5, Avoca Close, Leicester, LE5 4RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 28, Avoca Close, Leicester, LE5 4RA | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the LE5 6TD postcode area, located within Evington, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 6TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.
Elected local representatives for LE5 6TD, 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
The area around LE5 6TD records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6TD in Evington is £301,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LE5 6TD, including Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy (Good), Leicester City Primary PRU (Good) and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE5 6TD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,914 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester East covering LE5 6TD is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), 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.