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LE4 5AP

Abbey Park Road

Abbey

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Overview

Postcode LE4 5AP is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Abbey Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
248
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Abbey Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Abbey Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 248.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Abbey Park is £44,022 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from LE4 5AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Park near LE4 5AP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE4 5AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Abbey Park

Area Profile

Population
164
Population density
13,898.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.16(+194%)
Anti-social behaviour
66.3(+293%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.71(+286%)
Vehicle crime
25.29(+514%)
Other theft
25.29(+344%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
52
31.9%
Other White
38
23.31%
British
35
21.47%
Other Asian
10
6.13%
Other
6
3.68%
Total population: 163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
40.54%
No qualifications
25
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
13.51%
Level 3 (A level)
20
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.41%
Total 16+ residents: 148

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
74.47%
Owns outright
11
11.7%
Owns with a mortgage
6
6.38%
Social rents from council
4
4.26%
Other social rented
3
3.19%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £290K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£300,000£301
Semi-Detached81£275,000£299
Terraced45£225,000£272
Flats15£112,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£108,250£157,500£125,000
2017£177,500£102,500£155,000£126,000
2018£244,995£123,500£169,498£181,000
2019£269,495£116,000£190,000£165,500
2020£230,000£103,000£215,000£175,000
2021£280,000£140,000£220,000£188,000
2022£316,498£149,995£255,000£249,995
2023£399,995£143,500£279,950£255,000
2024£350,000£148,475£250,000£270,000
2025£285,000£112,000£275,000£230,000
2026£290,000£126,750£251,700£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£167£176£155
2017£182£154£176£151
2018£225£175£194£198
2019£238£166£216£196
2020£239£123£232£193
2021£284£201£238£223
2022£282£322£270£277
2023£280£213£289£274
2024£311£209£274£282
2025£301£160£297£278
2026£310£170£307£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 5AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 5AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202691, Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5APTerracedFreehold£290,000
14 Jan 202693, Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5APSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
11 Sept 20258, Swithland Avenue, Leicester, LE4 5BPTerracedFreehold£272,000
28 Feb 202524, Swithland Avenue, Leicester, LE4 5BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
08 May 202655, Swithland Avenue, Leicester, LE4 5BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,400

Schools

In the LE4 5AP postcode area, located within Abbey Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LE4 5AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryAbbey Mead Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryWolsey House Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySlater Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 5AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE4 5AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NUWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miAldi2 Humphrey's Way, Leicester, LE4 0BRWalking directions to Aldi

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 5AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annette Byrne

Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Charleigh Barnes

Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nagarjun Agath

Abbey - 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
WardAbbeyE05010458
ParishLeicester, unparished areaE43000015
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbey ParkE02002834
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leicester 008GE01034011
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE4 5AP

Is LE4 5AP (Abbey Park) safe?

The area around LE4 5AP records about 248 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.

What is the average house price near LE4 5AP?

The median sale price around LE4 5AP in Abbey Park is £255,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE4 5AP?

There are 11 schools close to LE4 5AP, including Abbey Mead Primary Academy (Outstanding), Wolsey House Primary School (Good) and Slater Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LE4 5AP?

LE4 5AP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE4 5AP (Abbey Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leicester West covering LE4 5AP is Liz Kendall (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annette Byrne (Labour Party), Charleigh Barnes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nagarjun Agath (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.