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Rushey Mead North

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About

Rushey Mead North sits in the north-east of Leicester within the Rushey Mead ward. The area is largely residential, with a mix of terraced streets and semi-detached houses laid out around local shopping parades. Melton Road (A607) passes through the neighbourhood and provides frequent bus links to the city centre and to suburbs further north. Small green spaces and playing fields punctuate the housing, and walkable local routes connect schools, shops and community facilities.

Daily life in Rushey Mead North is anchored by its schools and local services. Rushey Mead Academy occupies a large site near the centre of the area and its sports pitches are used for community fixtures and training. Local shopping parades and takeaways reflect long-established South Asian communities, with specialist grocers and services serving weekday needs. Community halls, places of worship and regular bus services make the area practical for families and commuters while maintaining short journeys to city amenities.

Area overview

On average Rushey Mead North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rushey Mead North is £44,559 per year. There are 1 schools in Rushey Mead North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rushey Mead North is home to around 8,228 people, with a population density of about 2,230.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rushey Mead North Population
8,228
Population density
2,230.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.44(-17%)
Shoplifting
20.54(+136%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(-19%)
Public order
8.99(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-10%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
4,580
55.66%
British
1,841
22.37%
Other Asian
390
4.74%
Other
340
4.13%
Other White
319
3.88%
Total population: 8,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,931
28.48%
No qualifications
1,867
27.54%
Level 3 (A level)
917
13.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
808
11.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,242
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
971
31.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
602
19.76%
Other social rented
105
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
65
2.13%
Total households: 3,046

Property prices in Rushey Mead North

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £315K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Rushey Mead North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £398,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushey Mead North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached34£281,250£327
Detached11£270,000£299
Terraced16£246,875£316
Flats5£118,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushey Mead North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Mead North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£96,000£160,000£145,300
2017£215,000£100,750£174,950£141,450
2018£240,000£92,500£178,000£140,000
2019£233,750£120,000£179,250£127,500
2020£252,500—£200,000£155,000
2021£283,000£99,000£222,000£165,000
2022£320,000£117,500£250,000£205,000
2023£330,000£270,000£270,000£223,500
2024£272,500£132,500£250,000£196,250
2025£267,500£97,500£290,000£200,000
2026£307,000£111,500£324,000£273,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Mead North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Mead North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£160£192£204
2017£209£170£218£216
2018£215£203£224£211
2019£256£195£244£228
2020£246—£245£260
2021£286£202£276£268
2022£295£222£315£318
2023£316£369£333£300
2024£332£216£303£305
2025£279£220£334£310
2026£351£225£303£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Mead North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushey Mead North in the last year.

All postcodes in Rushey Mead North

LE49NG

Bleasby Close

LE47QE

Bath Street

LE47QZ

Elsadene Walk

LE47QA

Berridge Lane

LE49JA

Barkbythorpe Road

LE49JN

Humberstone Lane

LE49HZ

Barkby Road

LE49AE

Onyx Crescent

LE49JU

Troon

LE49FW

Welham Walk

LE47WB

Lema Close

LE47RS

Uttoxeter Close

LE49FY

Paul Drive

LE45PN

Loughborough Road

LE49JH

Stanier Drive

LE49HS

Thurmaston Boulevard

LE49HX

Barkby Road

LE47HY

Rushey Mead

LE47SF

Oakland Avenue

LE49TH

Verdale Avenue

LE47RU

Nagle Grove

LE47RN

Alderton Close

LE49AY

Knightwood Road

LE47PS

Broxburn Close

LE49JZ

The Roundway

LE49AH

Onyx Crescent

LE47RE

Sandfield Close

LE49TF

June Avenue

LE49LJ

High View Close

LE49ND

Cheney Road

LE49AL

Barkbythorpe Road

LE49FB

Lydford Road

LE47WD

Barnes Close

LE47PP

Strathaven Road

LE49LS

Trevanth Road

LE49LQ

Progress Way

LE47SE

Melton Avenue

LE49DA

Troon

LE47PL

Braemar Close

LE49AB

Gypsum Close

LE47EZ

Rushey Mead

LE49LF

Barkby Road

LE49JR

Humberstone Lane

LE47RQ

Badminton Road

LE49AW

Knightwood Road

LE49FL

St Ives Road

LE49AF

Onyx Crescent

LE47PQ

Invergarry Close

LE47SX

Thomson Close

LE47WG

Brewer Close

LE49TB

Hill Rise

LE47RP

Nicklaus Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.