Postcode insights

LE4 4DF

Birstall Road

Birstall East & Wanlip

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Detailed insights for LE4 4DF

Overview

Postcode LE4 4DF is located in an urban city, within the Birstall East & Wanlip ward of Charnwood in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Birstall Wanlip & Riverside area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is £59,712 per year. The nearest station is Syston, about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is School Lane Playing Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Birstall Wanlip & Riverside has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Birstall Wanlip & Riverside has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is £59,712 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from LE4 4DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Birstall Wanlip & Riverside near LE4 4DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Syston located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE4 4DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSchool Lane Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to School Lane Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
3,375.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.17(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.9(-18%)
Vehicle crime
11.59(+181%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+25%)
Public order
8.11(+17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
53.49%
Indian
126
36.63%
Other Asian
9
2.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.74%
Other White
6
1.74%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
41.22%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.2%
No qualifications
44
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
56.25%
Owns with a mortgage
49
38.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Birstall East & Wanlip

Median price£276,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £318K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Birstall East & Wanlip area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall East & Wanlip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£363,000£326
Terraced3£300,000£281
Semi-Detached57£260,000£293
Flats4£152,500£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birstall East & Wanlip

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall East & Wanlip.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,975£125,000£177,000£187,500
2017£360,000£110,000£184,500£189,000
2018£275,000£130,000£200,000£185,000
2019£293,000£123,500£212,500£171,500
2020£367,000£105,000£220,000£187,500
2021£465,000£128,500£230,000£240,000
2022£446,250£130,000£263,750£278,000
2023£410,000£115,000£272,500£235,000
2024£350,000£142,400£265,000£239,750
2025£370,500£150,000£262,500£260,000
2026£564,500£280,000£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall East & Wanlip.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall East & Wanlip.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£168£191£188
2017£234£211£202£211
2018£253£223£220£220
2019£230£225£231£233
2020£237£160£246£247
2021£276£190£265£268
2022£310£210£289£241
2023£330£198£310£273
2024£274£261£298£272
2025£338£268£298£263
2026£296£275£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall East & Wanlip.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birstall East & Wanlip in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 4DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 4DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026168, Birstall Road, Leicester, LE4 4DFDetachedFreehold£564,500
17 Oct 20255, Kedleston Avenue, Leicester, LE4 4ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
24 Mar 202594, Curzon Avenue, Leicester, LE4 4ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
06 Feb 202538, Holt Road, Leicester, LE4 4APSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
30 Oct 20254, Kilby Avenue, Leicester, LE4 4ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the LE4 4DF postcode area, located within Birstall Wanlip & Riverside, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE4 4DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryRiverside Community Primary School BirstallAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryHerrick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 4DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE4 4DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisBentley Road, Charnwood, LE4 4BHWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miBooze StopBirstall Road, Charnwood, LE4 4DPWalking directions to Booze Stop

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,328
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,655

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 4DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Dent

Birstall East & Wanlip - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Julie Palmer

Birstall East & Wanlip - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Peter Bedford

Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictCharnwoodE07000130
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid LeicestershireE14001364
ParishBirstallE04012882
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birstall Wanlip & RiversideE02005363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Charnwood 019CE01025681
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE4 4DF

Is LE4 4DF (Birstall Wanlip & Riverside) safe?

The area around LE4 4DF records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LE4 4DF?

The median sale price around LE4 4DF in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is £276,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE4 4DF?

There are 9 schools close to LE4 4DF, including Riverside Community Primary School Birstall (Good), St Peter's CofE Primary School and Herrick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE4 4DF?

LE4 4DF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE4 4DF (Birstall Wanlip & Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE4 4DF is Peter Bedford (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Dent (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Julie Palmer (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.