Postcode insights

LE4 4EE

Whiles Lane

Birstall East & Wanlip

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Detailed insights for LE4 4EE

Overview

Postcode LE4 4EE 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 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Watermead Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE4 4EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Birstall Wanlip & Riverside near LE4 4EE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE4 4EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWatermead Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Watermead Country Park
0.3 miSchool Lane Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to School Lane Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
3,225.4 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
232
93.17%
Indian
5
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.01%
Other White
2
0.8%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
25.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
51.75%
Social rents from council
26
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
23
16.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.59%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.2%
Total households: 143

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 4EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 4EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 2025Flat 14, Watermead Court, 27, Wanlip Lane, Leicester, LE4 4JUFlatsLeasehold£150,000
26 Sept 202597, Orchard Road, Leicester, LE4 4GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
15 Aug 202539, Orchard Road, Leicester, LE4 4GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
25 Apr 202535, Orchard Road, Leicester, LE4 4GDDetachedFreehold£300,000
24 Apr 202595, Orchard Road, Leicester, LE4 4GDTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LE4 4EE postcode area, located within Birstall Wanlip & Riverside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE4 4EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRiverside Community Primary School BirstallAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableALP LeicesterOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Cedars AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 4EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE4 4EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodLawn Avenue, Charnwood, LE4 4JUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miBooze StopBirstall Road, Charnwood, LE4 4DPWalking directions to Booze Stop
0.3 miMini Market Off LicenceOrchard Road, Charnwood, LE4 4GJWalking directions to Mini Market Off Licence
0.3 miOne StopWanlip Lane, Charnwood, LE4 4GFWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTesco ExpressSibson Road, Charnwood, LE4 4NDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4EE, 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 4EE

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

The area around LE4 4EE 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 4EE?

The median sale price around LE4 4EE 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 4EE?

There are 7 schools close to LE4 4EE, including Riverside Community Primary School Birstall (Good), ALP Leicester (Good) and The Cedars Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE4 4EE?

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire covering LE4 4EE 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).

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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.