Postcode LE5 6XJ 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 73.4 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 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sedgebrook Road Open Space.
Evington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Evington has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 6XJ.
Evington near LE5 6XJ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sedgebrook Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sedgebrook Road Open Space |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 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 | 25 | £374,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £160,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £323,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £246,500 |
10 year median price trend in Evington
In the LE5 6XJ postcode area, located within Evington, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE5 6XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | S & A News | Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF | Walking directions to S & A News |
| 0.4 mi | Anhinay Express | Durston Close, Leicester, LE5 6LF | Walking directions to Anhinay Express |
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.