Mcvicker Close Leicester
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23102000.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Leicester costs £2,529 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Humberstone Park (12 hectares) is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willows Health, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 160 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £150,000 | £145,000 | £155,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £74,975 | £74,950 | £75,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £79,000 | £79,000 | £79,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 5 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 2 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2018 | 3 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2018 | 11 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 4 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2014 | 9 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2008 | 2 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2007 | 9 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2004 | 4 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2003 | 4 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 12 Sep 2003 | 12 LE5 4ER | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2002 | 18 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 6 LE5 4ER | Terraced | £38,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leicester in 2026-27: Band D £2,529 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,686 | £1,967 | £2,248 | £2,529 | £3,091 | £3,653 | £4,215 | £5,058 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (77% of about 1,450 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Green Lane Road - Former Shield Engineering, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE5 4ER | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE5 4EQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 75 m and 79 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE5 4EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE5 4ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leicester 5.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Syston 213,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| South Wigston 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ambassador Road Crown Hills | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Charles Street Leicester | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Capital Parking | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 27.4 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willows Health | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asha Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | Leicester General Hospital | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Leicestershire Police - Spinney Hill Park Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,840 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Humberstone Park 12 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,520 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site with fishponds at Evington, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site with fishponds at Evington | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rally Bank | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Judgemeadow Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Flat Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Quakesick Spinney | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Old Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Lucas Marsh | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leicester: see them on the Leicester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 140 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crown Hills Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Humberstone Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Hindu | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coleman Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Falcons Primary School Sikh | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Merrydale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Cash & Carry LE5 4UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 10 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Little Learners Day Nursery LE5 4ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| The Dash Stop LE5 4EB | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| The Wicklow LE5 4EJ | Retailers - other | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy LE5 4ES | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Tiny Gems LE5 4DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| The Grove LE5 4TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Oakdale Care LE5 4UH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Barnes Heath House LE5 4LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Radstone Convenience Store LE5 4UH | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Shell Trocadero Service Station LE5 2BE | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Goodwood Orchard Residential Care Home LE5 2BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2026 |
| The Olive Branch Cafe LE5 6SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Goodwood Bowls And Social Club LE5 2FH | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ambassador Road (45); On or near Allinson Close (34); On or near Rowlatts Hill Road (17); On or near Harrowden Rise (14); On or near Wicklow Drive (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 61% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 13% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Davison Close · Cross Walk · Balderstone Close · Ambassador Walk · Ambassador Road · Harrowden Court · Wicklow Drive · Allinson Close · Botley Walk · Harrowden Rise · Chalgrove Walk · Rockingham Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.