Postcode LE4 7HE 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 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 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Appleton Park.
Rushey Mead South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead South has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from LE4 7HE.
Rushey Mead South near LE4 7HE 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Appleton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Appleton Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Rushey Mead area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushey Mead
In the LE4 7HE postcode area, located within Rushey Mead South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 7HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Barkby super store | Barkby Road, Leicester, LE4 9HL | Walking directions to Barkby super store |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.