Postcode LE4 5GL is located in an urban city, within the Belgrave ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Belgrave South area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belgrave South is £35,563 per year. The nearest station is Leicester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Park.
Belgrave South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Belgrave South has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belgrave South is £35,563 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from LE4 5GL.
Belgrave South near LE4 5GL 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Bushy Park | Small | Walking directions to Bushy 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 5GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 18, Kensington Street, Leicester, LE4 5GL | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 26, Kensington Street, Leicester, LE4 5GL | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 32, Westbourne Street, Leicester, LE4 5HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 19, Moorgate Street, Leicester, LE4 5GU | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 70, Buller Road, Leicester, LE4 5GA | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the LE4 5GL postcode area, located within Belgrave South, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 5GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Falcon Cash & Carry | 82 Syston Street West, Leicester, LE1 2JU | Walking directions to Falcon Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Morker News | Coral Street, Leicester, LE4 5LD | Walking directions to Morker News |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Global Groceries | 233 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3HT | Walking directions to Global Groceries |
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 5GL, 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 5GL records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around LE4 5GL in Belgrave South is £255,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LE4 5GL, including Abbey Mead Primary Academy (Outstanding), Catherine Junior School (Good) and Taylor Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE4 5GL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,738 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 5GL 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.