Postcode LE4 7GQ is located in an urban city, within the Rushey Mead ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rushey Mead South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rushey Mead South is £40,227 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 1.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Towers Park.
Rushey Mead South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rushey Mead South is £40,227 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 78 ft away from LE4 7GQ.
Rushey Mead South near LE4 7GQ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Towers Park | Medium | Walking directions to Towers Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 in Rushey Mead area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £270,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushey Mead
In the LE4 7GQ postcode area, located within Rushey Mead South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 7GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barkby super store | Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9HL | Walking directions to Barkby super store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Rosedale Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 7GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bhupen Dave
Rushey Mead - Elected 4 May 2023
Devi Singh Patel
Rushey Mead - Elected 4 May 2023
Geeta Mahesh Karavadra
Rushey Mead - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.