Postcode LE4 0AE is located in an urban city, within the Fosse area of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year. The median sale price in Fosse is £181,750 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,500 and £250,000. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Park.
Abbey Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,543 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Abbey Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from LE4 0AE.
Abbey Park near LE4 0AE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Rally Community Park | Large | Walking directions to The Rally Community Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £181,750 (about £220 per square foot) in Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £287,750 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £276,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 84 | £175,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 8 | £109,500 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £86,500 | £175,000 | £113,780 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £86,000 | £171,000 | £123,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £104,250 | £173,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £232,000 | £108,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £282,500 | £114,000 | £232,500 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £108,750 | £241,000 | £176,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £130,000 | £253,000 | £170,500 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £117,500 | £266,500 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £123,500 | £260,000 | £174,250 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £135,000 | £293,000 | £173,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £108 | £176 | £140 |
| 2017 | £179 | £146 | £174 | £147 |
| 2018 | £219 | £170 | £190 | £154 |
| 2019 | £228 | £162 | £205 | £166 |
| 2020 | £214 | £180 | £206 | £173 |
| 2021 | £226 | £153 | £232 | £190 |
| 2022 | £230 | £178 | £268 | £213 |
| 2023 | £288 | £182 | £267 | £203 |
| 2024 | £282 | £156 | £274 | £206 |
| 2025 | £232 | £178 | £275 | £206 |
| 2026 | £273 | £130 | £280 | £211 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 0AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 6, Glenbarr Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0AE | Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Apartment 18, Block B, 69, Bradgate Street, Leicester, LE4 0AW | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Apartment 36, Block A, 69, Bradgate Street, Leicester, LE4 0AW | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 20, Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GE | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 40, Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GF | Terraced | Freehold | £184,000 |
In the LE4 0AE postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Slater Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
Slater Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 16 Jun 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Fosse Mead Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Fosse Mead Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Brook Mead Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Brook Mead Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE4 0AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Europe | 38 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GE | Walking directions to Europe |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 55 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Maja | 64-66 Woodgate, Leicester, LE3 5GF | Walking directions to Maja |
| 0.2 mi | Maxi Grosik | 38 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FW | Walking directions to Maxi Grosik |
| 0.2 mi | Kwik Save | 4-6 Buckminster Road, Leicester, LE3 9AR | Walking directions to Kwik Save |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE4 0AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Waddington
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Syed Monsur Zaman
Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz Kendall
Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE4 0AE records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around LE4 0AE in Fosse is £181,750 (about £220 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LE4 0AE, including Slater Primary School (Requires improvement), Fosse Mead Primary Academy (Good) and Brook Mead Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LE4 0AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE4 0AE is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sue Waddington (Labour Party) and Syed Monsur Zaman (Labour Party).