Postcode LE4 5GE is located in an urban city, within the Belgrave ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Belgrave North West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belgrave North West is £34,869 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Park.
Belgrave North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Belgrave North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belgrave North West is £34,869 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE4 5GE.
Belgrave North West near LE4 5GE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Belgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £860,000 | £149 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £280,000 | £353 |
| Terraced | 41 | £255,000 | £287 |
| Flats | 6 | £142,500 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £125,000 | £187,063 | £171,500 |
| 2017 | £110,000 | £183,450 | £204,450 |
| 2018 | £126,725 | £218,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £88,000 | £204,500 | £186,500 |
| 2020 | £134,000 | £250,000 | £216,750 |
| 2021 | £110,000 | £265,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £138,250 | £290,000 | £253,500 |
| 2023 | £133,000 | £250,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £172,500 | £282,500 | £251,000 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £262,500 | £253,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £280,000 | £251,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £187 | £184 |
| 2017 | £171 | £217 | £220 |
| 2018 | £202 | £232 | £213 |
| 2019 | £151 | £193 | £226 |
| 2020 | £249 | £248 | £237 |
| 2021 | £186 | £224 | £258 |
| 2022 | £207 | £293 | £281 |
| 2023 | £190 | £292 | £281 |
| 2024 | £201 | £329 | £287 |
| 2025 | £177 | £330 | £286 |
| 2026 | £190 | £302 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 5GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 35, Dundonald Road, Leicester, LE4 5GE | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 2, Hunter Road, Leicester, LE4 5GH | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 141, Kensington Street, Leicester, LE4 5GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 80, Kensington Street, Leicester, LE4 5GN | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 88, Kensington Street, Leicester, LE4 5GN | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the LE4 5GE postcode area, located within Belgrave North West, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 5GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morker News | Coral Street, Leicester, LE4 5LD | Walking directions to Morker News |
| 0.4 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 82 Syston Street West, Leicester, LE1 2JU | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3XP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket | 5 Melton Street, Leicester, LE1 3NB | Walking directions to Tai Fat Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Leicester 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 5GE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jaiantilal Gopal
Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Shital Adatia
Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Yogesh Chauhan
Belgrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE4 5GE records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around LE4 5GE in Belgrave North West is £255,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LE4 5GE, including Abbey Mead Primary Academy (Outstanding), Catherine Junior School (Good) and Darul Uloom Leicester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE4 5GE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,618 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leicester East covering LE4 5GE is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jaiantilal Gopal (Conservative and Unionist Party), Shital Adatia (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yogesh Chauhan (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.