Postcode LE4 4GS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is £59,712 per year. The nearest station is Syston located about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Watermead Country Park.
Birstall Wanlip & Riverside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Birstall Wanlip & Riverside has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
The average income per household in Birstall Wanlip & Riverside is £59,712 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from LE4 4GS.
Birstall Wanlip & Riverside near LE4 4GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Watermead Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Watermead Country Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Birstall East & Wanlip area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £530,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £395,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birstall East & Wanlip
In the LE4 4GS postcode area, located within Birstall Wanlip & Riverside, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 4GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Wanlip Lane, Charnwood, LE4 4GF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Market Off Licence | Orchard Road, Charnwood, LE4 4GJ | Walking directions to Mini Market Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Charnwood district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE4 4GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Dent
Birstall East & Wanlip - Elected 4 May 2023
Julie Palmer
Birstall East & Wanlip - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Bedford
Mid Leicestershire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.