Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Leicester: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around LE5 6LN.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 47 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 1 hospital, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- IMD environment decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Evington Leisure Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
15shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Morrisons, The Co-operative Group, Central England Co-operative…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Tesco Leics Downing Dr Express — 0.2 mi
In Leicester, 81% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 97% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Leicester, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near LE5 6LN.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in LE5.
Average sold price by property type across the LE5 district, 2021–2026.
About LE5 6LN
LE5 6LN scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and safety — with DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LE5 6LN is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,630 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 47 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 30 rated Good. The nearest school is The City of Leicester College (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is LEICESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
