Postcode LE4 7PT is located in an urban city, within the Rushey Mead ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Belgrave North West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 2.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Appleton Park.
Belgrave North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Belgrave North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from LE4 7PT.
Belgrave North West near LE4 7PT 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Appleton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Appleton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jesse Jackson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jesse Jackson Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Rushey Mead area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £415,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £347,500 | £338 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £320,000 | £336 |
| Terraced | 42 | £275,000 | £303 |
| Flats | 1 | £150,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,750 | £195,250 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £194,500 | £199,950 | £162,500 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £219,750 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £213,000 | £225,000 | £192,000 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £222,750 | £188,500 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £275,000 | £234,000 |
| 2022 | £316,000 | £280,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £257,500 | £285,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £290,000 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £357,500 | £290,000 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £360,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250 | £193 | £191 |
| 2017 | £199 | £223 | £203 |
| 2018 | £258 | £230 | £196 |
| 2019 | £261 | £238 | £225 |
| 2020 | £257 | £226 | £239 |
| 2021 | £301 | £289 | £260 |
| 2022 | £337 | £321 | £289 |
| 2023 | £210 | £320 | £297 |
| 2024 | £334 | £303 | £304 |
| 2025 | £362 | £341 | £302 |
| 2026 | £316 | £338 | £300 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 7PT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2025 | 27, Saltcoates Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7NP | Terraced | Freehold | £249,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 44, Glencoe Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 6, Glencoe Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £351,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 39, Lockerbie Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7NL | Terraced | Freehold | £302,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 50, Lockerbie Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the LE4 7PT postcode area, located within Belgrave North West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 7PT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7PB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 501 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SP | Walking directions to Spar |
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 7PT, 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
The area around LE4 7PT records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7PT in Belgrave North West is £290,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LE4 7PT, including Herrick Primary School (Good), Soar Valley College and Rushey Mead Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE4 7PT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,469 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 7PT is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bhupen Dave (Conservative and Unionist Party), Devi Singh Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Geeta Mahesh Karavadra (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.