About LE5 5LJ
LE5 5LJ scores 58/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and transport — with HORIZON HEALTHCARE about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE5 5LJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,814 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 70 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is Evington Valley Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 45 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HORIZON HEALTHCARE, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is STONEYGATE EYE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near LE5 5LJ. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 47 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location sits in Flood Zone 2 (medium risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is moderate (about 57 dB Lden).
There are 19 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 13 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Philip's Church, about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 27 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Aldi and others. The nearest is Tesco Leicester Evington Superstore, about 13 minutes' walk away. A public library is 0.7 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore LE5 5LJ on NestScope.