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Rushey Mead South

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About

Rushey Mead South is a residential area located in the northeastern part of Leicester. It is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is well-connected to the city center via major roads like Melton Road and the A607, making it convenient for commuters. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several places of worship and community centers serving its diverse population. Rushey Mead Primary School is a notable institution in the area, providing education for younger residents. Nearby green spaces, such as Rushey Fields, offer recreational opportunities. The proximity to Leicester city center ensures easy access to broader services and employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Rushey Mead South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rushey Mead South is £40,227 per year. There are 3 schools in Rushey Mead South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rushey Mead South is home to around 7,238 people, with a population density of about 5,788.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rushey Mead South Population
7,238
Population density
5,788.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
4,524
62.52%
British
866
11.97%
Other Asian
520
7.19%
Other
395
5.46%
Other White
309
4.27%
Total population: 7,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
909
38.11%
Owns with a mortgage
662
27.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
558
23.4%
Social rents from council
125
5.24%
Other forms of private rent
74
3.1%
Total households: 2,385

Property prices in Rushey Mead South

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 in Rushey Mead South area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushey Mead South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£350,000
Flats1£64,000
Semi-Detached15£285,000
Terraced13£232,000

10 years median price trend in Rushey Mead South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Mead South.

All postcodes in Rushey Mead South

LE47GN

Kerrysdale Avenue

LE47YJ

Gleneagles Avenue

LE47YA

Birsmore Avenue

LE49EL

Fairfax Road

LE47HB

Strathmore Avenue

LE47RA

Archer Close

LE49FH

Naseby Road

LE47ZS

Coatbridge Avenue

LE49EE

Essex Road

LE49EJ

Fairfax Road

LE47ZF

Peebles Way

LE47GB

Gleneagles Avenue

LE49DB

Gipsy Lane

LE47ZL

Farnworth Close

LE47GJ

Kerrysdale Avenue

LE47NA

Arran Road

LE47ZA

Bucksburn Walk

LE47HE

Strathmore Avenue

LE47ZG

Huntsmans Way

LE46RG

Gipsy Lane

LE47ZE

Peebles Way

LE47YB

Kincraig Road

LE47BZ

Gipsy Lane

LE47GX

Roseway

LE47NJ

Lockerbie Avenue

LE47ZP

Dunsville Walk

LE47HJ

Wyvern Avenue

LE47PX

Gleneagles Walk

LE49ET

Ireton Road

LE49EH

Fairfax Road

LE47GH

Kerrysdale Avenue

LE49EG

Essex Road

LE47GR

Roseneath Avenue

LE47AW

Rosedale Avenue

LE49FD

Marston Road

LE49GG

Huntingdon Road

LE49EB

Edgehill Road

LE49JL

Dunbar Road

LE47GS

Roseneath Avenue

LE49FR

Walcote Road

LE49GE

Glenmore Road

LE49EP

Hampden Road

LE49ED

Edgehill Road

LE47YD

Kincaple Road

LE47ZQ

Selkirk Road

LE47GY

Gleneagles Avenue

LE47YE

Monar Close

LE47ZT

Jessons Close

LE49EY

Barkby Road

LE47GQ

Oliver Road

LE47HH

Wyvern Avenue

LE47WA

Longhurst Close

LE47GT

Roseneath Avenue

LE47GD

Gleneagles Avenue

LE47YH

Lintlaw Close

LE47ZD

Peebles Way

LE47ZB

Peebles Way

LE49BX

Gipsy Lane

LE47ZR

Alloway Close

LE49ES

Ireton Road

LE49EN

Hampden Road

LE49EQ

Hampden Road

LE47HA

Strathmore Avenue

LE49HL

Barkby Road

LE49GF

Huntingdon Road

LE49FS

Fairfax Close

LE49ER

Ireton Road

LE47PJ

Trevino Drive

LE47AU

Rosedale Avenue

LE47DA

Gipsy Lane

LE47GP

Kendal Road

LE47ZU

Edenhall Close

LE49EX

Crest Rise

LE47ZH

Wetherby Road

LE49EF

Essex Road

LE47ZW

Dunblane Avenue

LE47YL

Gleneagles Avenue

LE49FP

St Ives Road

LE49FE

Marston Road

LE49EU

Ireton Avenue

LE49EA

Edgehill Road

LE47HD

Strathmore Avenue

LE49FN

St Ives Road

LE47ZJ

Wentbridge Road

LE47PN

Braemar Drive

LE49FG

Naseby Road

LE47ZX

Gleneagles Avenue

LE47GU

Roseneath Avenue

LE47PU

Dalkeith Road

LE49HN

Barkby Road

LE47HF

Wyvern Avenue

LE47GW

Roseway

LE47GA

Brackenthwaite

LE47HG

Wyvern Avenue

LE47YF

Kilmelford Close

LE47NL

Lockerbie Avenue

LE47GL

Kerrysdale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.