Postcode LE4 6EQ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sparrow Park.
Belgrave South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Belgrave South has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% 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 rail, approximately 116 ft away from LE4 6EQ.
Belgrave South near LE4 6EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sparrow Park | Small | Walking directions to Sparrow 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 6EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 300, Martin Street, Leicester, LE4 6EU | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 282, Martin Street, Leicester, LE4 6EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £257,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 222, Martin Street, Leicester, LE4 6EU | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 20, Highbury Road, Leicester, LE4 6FT | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 18, Lunsford Road, Leicester, LE5 0HJ | Other | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the LE4 6EQ postcode area, located within Belgrave South, there are 16 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 80-84 Hastings Road, Leicester, LE5 0HL | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6EQ, 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 6EQ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6EQ in Belgrave South is £255,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LE4 6EQ, including Catherine Infant School (Outstanding), Green Lane Infant School (Good) and Catherine Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE4 6EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,014 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 6EQ 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.