Postcode LE1 4QS 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 418.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Abbey Park is £40,200 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Rally Community 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 418.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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 of residents in Abbey Park is £40,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from LE1 4QS.
Abbey Park near LE1 4QS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Castle Gardens |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 16 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £238,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the LE1 4QS postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE1 4QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Centre Gate | Great Central Street, Leicester, LE1 4JT | Walking directions to Centre Gate |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 75 Bath Lane, Leicester, LE3 5AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | TJS Supermarket | High Street, Leicester, LE1 5YP | Walking directions to TJS Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 12-14 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 30 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GP | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.