Postcode LE1 4BR is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Abbey Park.
Abbey Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from LE1 4BR.
Abbey Park near LE1 4BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leicester | N/A | Walking directions to Leicester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Town Hall Square | Small | Walking directions to Town Hall Square |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £280,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £111,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the LE1 4BR postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 4BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. Margaret's Express | Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AQ | Walking directions to St. Margaret's Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nam Khang | Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 4AF | Walking directions to Nam Khang |
| 0.2 mi | Oasis Habesha | Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 4AF | Walking directions to Oasis Habesha |
| 0.3 mi | Centre Gate | Great Central Street, Leicester, LE1 4JT | Walking directions to Centre Gate |
| 0.3 mi | Tropical Supermarket | 41 Abbey Street, Leicester, LE1 3TE | Walking directions to Tropical Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE1 4BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annette Byrne
Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023
Charleigh Barnes
Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023
Nagarjun Agath
Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.