Postcode report
Is LE5 0AN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LE5 0AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
LE5 0AN is a postcode in North Evington, Leicester, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LE5 0AN, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LE5 0AN are health and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LE5 0AN is based on Leicester 043 Census 2021. It covers 8,474 residents, 3,047 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near LE5 0AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LE5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £265k from 49 rolling sales, up 7.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LE5 0AN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LE5 0AN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LE5 0AN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 HMO licences, 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LE5 0AN
Is LE5 0AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LE5 0AN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LE5 0AN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LE5 0AN?
LocaleIQ matched LE5 0AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LE5 0AN?
The latest median sold price is £265k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LE5 0AN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.