Postcode insights

LE4 1DQ

Ipswich Close

Beaumont Leys

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Detailed insights for LE4 1DQ

Overview

Postcode LE4 1DQ is located in an urban city, within the Beaumont Leys ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Beaumont Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beaumont Park is £49,228 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 3.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Hill Country Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
47.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Beaumont Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Beaumont Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.2%

Approximately 47.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Beaumont Park is £49,228 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from LE4 1DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Beaumont Park near LE4 1DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leicester located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE4 1DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCastle Hill Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Hill Country Park
0.4 miCastle Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
8,970.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.91(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.26(-57%)
Public order
6.65(-4%)
Vehicle crime
3.63(-12%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
54.85%
Other White
52
15.76%
African
44
13.33%
Indian
19
5.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.42%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.1%
No qualifications
61
24.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.33%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
45.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.01%
Owns with a mortgage
26
18.31%
Owns outright
17
11.97%
Other social rented
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Beaumont Leys

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£193K – £296K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Beaumont Leys area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beaumont Leys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£354,000£313
Semi-Detached40£238,750£323
Terraced34£193,500£279
Flats3£84,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beaumont Leys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beaumont Leys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,500£90,000£130,000£118,000
2017£215,000£95,000£144,000£125,000
2018£249,750£105,625£160,000£135,000
2019£285,250£105,000£166,750£141,000
2020£309,750£114,000£178,000£151,000
2021£292,000£120,000£195,500£173,000
2022£371,500£93,000£231,000£188,500
2023£320,000£155,000£249,500£196,000
2024£343,725£108,000£238,000£205,000
2025£382,000£127,500£236,500£186,250
2026£320,000£277,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beaumont Leys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beaumont Leys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£156£183£197
2017£207£132£184£181
2018£227£186£215£176
2019£256£197£244£217
2020£253£159£229£210
2021£264£186£255£205
2022£283£197£285£267
2023£288£262£298£258
2024£291£217£319£242
2025£305£210£310£287
2026£313£310£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beaumont Leys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beaumont Leys in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 1DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 1DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025107, Ipswich Close, Leicester, LE4 1DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
28 Mar 2025117, Ipswich Close, Leicester, LE4 1DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,500
29 Jan 202611, Maplewell Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BDDetachedFreehold£367,000
28 Mar 202558, Osprey Road, Leicester, LE4 1BQDetachedFreehold£227,500
29 Apr 202647, Blackthorn Drive, Leicester, LE4 1BJTerracedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the LE4 1DQ postcode area, located within Beaumont Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE4 1DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHeatherbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryBeaumont Lodge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableWolfdale SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 1DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE4 1DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBeaumont Stores218 Astill Lodge Road, Leicester, LE4 1EFWalking directions to Beaumont Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leicester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE4 1DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Orton

Beaumont Leys - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Hemant Rae Bhatia

Beaumont Leys - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Paul Westley

Beaumont Leys - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Liz Kendall

Leicester West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLeicesterE06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeicester WestE14001328
WardBeaumont LeysE05010460
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beaumont ParkE02002827
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 001CE01013618
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LE4 1DQ

Is LE4 1DQ (Beaumont Park) safe?

The area around LE4 1DQ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE4 1DQ?

The median sale price around LE4 1DQ in Beaumont Park is £240,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE4 1DQ?

There are 9 schools close to LE4 1DQ, including Heatherbrook Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Beaumont Lodge Primary School (Good) and Wolfdale School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE4 1DQ?

LE4 1DQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,568 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE4 1DQ (Beaumont Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE4 1DQ is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hazel Orton (Conservative and Unionist Party), Hemant Rae Bhatia (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul Westley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.