Postcode LE4 7QU 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rushey Mead North is £44,559 per year. The nearest station is Leicester located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Loughborough Road Play Area.
Rushey Mead North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead North has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rushey Mead North is £44,559 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE4 7QU.
Rushey Mead North near LE4 7QU 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Loughborough Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Loughborough Road Play Area |
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 7QU postcode area, located within Rushey Mead North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 7QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5PN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7PB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Belgrave General Store | Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5LG | Walking directions to Belgrave General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Radia's Superstore | Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 6QS | Walking directions to Radia's Superstore |
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.