Evington Lane is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 5PR is located in the Stoneygate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 5PN, LE5 5RA, LE5 5RB, LE5 5PA, LE5 5QF, LE5 5QA, LE5 5QG, LE5 5RG, LE5 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE5 5PR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 47.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE5 5PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 34.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 54.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 49.4% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 31.7% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.2% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 28.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.1% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 3.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 58.5% | 61.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 58.2% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -77.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 59.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 59.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 19.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 59.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.8% | 3% | -32.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 5% | 46.2% | -41.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 76.4% | 6.5% | 69.9% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evington Lane was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Spinney Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evington Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Spinney Hills and the 80th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-05-31 | £395,096 |
| 83 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-02-07 | £477,387 |
| 37 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-05-18 | £407,160 |
| 41 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-02-04 | £393,476 |
| 51 Evington Lane, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-08-14 | £418,130 |
LE5 5PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LE5 5PR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston Menphys Nursery School Launceston Road , LE18 2FR | - not rated | 5,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evington Valley Primary School Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Evington Drive , LE5 5PH | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleman Primary School Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FS | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School East Avenue , LE2 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Community College Maidstone Road , LE2 0TU | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester College Welford Road , LE2 7LW | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Furrow View , LE5 0BX | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, 50 Trenant Road , LE2 6UA | 1out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land of Learning Primary School 5-11 Evington Drive , Leicester LE5 5PF | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School 372 East Park Road , LEICESTER LE5 5AY | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 97 Bridge Road , Leicester LE5 3LD | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Preparatory School 2 Albert Road , Stoneygate LE2 2AA | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Islamic Academy 320 London Road , LE2 2PJ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Valley | 62 Evington Valley Road, Leicester | 450 yd | |
| Taiba Lounge | Unit 14 Ground Floor, 62 Evington Valley Road | 450 yd | |
| Johnny Custard | 183 Evington Road, Leicester | 681 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 207 Evington Road, Leicester | 681 yd | |
| Qbaraz | 181 Evington Road, Leicester | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Tennis Club | Holmfield Avenue, Leicester | 743 yd | |
| The Real Ale Classroom | 22 Allandale Road, Leicester | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUBB'IN | Ground Floor, 192A Evington Road | 598 yd | |
| Jungle Paprika | 202 - 204 Evington Road, Leicester | 598 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken And Pizza | Ground Floor, 192 Evington Road | 610 yd | |
| Bombay Bites | 194 Evington Road, Leicester | 610 yd | |
| Desi Street Chef | 203 Evington Road, Leicester | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 180 Ethel Road, Leicester | 879 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 170 - 182 Evington Road, Leicester | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Tennis Club HOMEWAY ROAD | tennis courts | 219 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College GWENDOLEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Leicestershire Golf Club Evington Lane | golf | 748 yd |
| Victoria Tennis Club 3C 3C HOLMFIELD AVENUE | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Crown Hills Community College (Closed) Gwendolen Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Leicester) WAKERLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| S & S Fitness GWENDOLEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| S & S Fitness (Closed) 91-93 91-93 Gwendolen Road | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.