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Rushey Mead

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About

Rushey Mead is a residential ward situated in the northeastern part of Leicester, bordered by the River Soar and Belgrave to the west. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping concentrated along Melton Road and Loughborough Road. Its landscape includes several green spaces, such as Rushey Fields, which provides recreational facilities for the community.

The ward is home to a significant Hindu temple, the Shree Sanatan Mandir, a prominent cultural and religious centre on Weymouth Street. Educational institutions, including Rushey Mead Academy, serve the local population. Transport links are provided by key bus routes along Melton Road, connecting the area to Leicester city centre and other suburbs.

Area overview

On average Rushey Mead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rushey Mead is £40,276 per year. There are 6 schools in Rushey Mead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rushey Mead is home to around 17,387 people, with a population density of about 4,691.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rushey Mead Population
17,387
Population density
4,691.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.14(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.51(0%)
Public order
10.53(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.99(+7%)
Other theft
7.25(+25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
12,930
74.37%
British
1,589
9.14%
Other Asian
908
5.22%
Other
629
3.62%
Pakistani
327
1.88%
Total population: 17,387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
5,044
35.16%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,287
22.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,887
13.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,510
10.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,435
10%
Total 16+ residents: 14,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,205
39.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,217
21.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,204
21.57%
Other social rented
616
11.04%
Social rents from council
188
3.37%
Total households: 5,582

Property prices in Rushey Mead

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Rushey Mead area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rushey Mead 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£275,000
Semi-Detached35£300,000
Terraced27£265,000

10 years median price trend in Rushey Mead

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

All postcodes in Rushey Mead

LE46NQ

Harrison Road

LE46QH

Gipsy Road

LE46SN

Harrison Road

LE47HA

Strathmore Avenue

LE47SD

Melton Avenue

LE49HL

Barkby Road

LE46PE

Redcar Road

LE46QJ

Gipsy Road

LE46RQ

Northumberland Avenue

LE47GP

Kendal Road

LE47SE

Melton Avenue

LE47SF

Oakland Avenue

LE47ZU

Edenhall Close

LE46RT

Sutton Avenue

LE47AU

Rosedale Avenue

LE47NE

Glencoe Avenue

LE47PB

Melton Road

LE47SG

Oakland Avenue

LE47SW

Cotton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.