Postcode LE4 7RP is located in an urban city, within the Troon ward of Leicester in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rushey Mead North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rushey Mead North is £44,559 per year. The nearest station is Syston, about 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Appleton Park.
Rushey Mead North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Rushey Mead North has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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 7RP.
Rushey Mead North near LE4 7RP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Syston located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Appleton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Appleton Park |
| 0.1 mi | Jesse Jackson Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jesse Jackson Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Troon area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £317,750 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £267,250 | £322 |
| Terraced | 37 | £240,000 | £305 |
| Flats | 11 | £95,000 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314,950 | £98,000 | £151,000 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £274,998 | £91,000 | £170,000 | £146,225 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £87,500 | £175,500 | £147,000 |
| 2019 | £249,950 | £92,000 | £192,000 | £189,950 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £95,000 | £201,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £312,500 | £95,000 | £220,000 | £207,475 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £108,000 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £321,500 | £101,000 | £254,250 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £82,000 | £270,000 | £220,725 |
| 2025 | £297,750 | £95,000 | £276,250 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £322,003 | £105,000 | £281,000 | £237,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £157 | £187 | £193 |
| 2017 | £225 | £152 | £217 | £206 |
| 2018 | £215 | £190 | £225 | £199 |
| 2019 | £256 | £178 | £230 | £227 |
| 2020 | £258 | £128 | £239 | £238 |
| 2021 | £278 | £180 | £265 | £261 |
| 2022 | £302 | £189 | £314 | £303 |
| 2023 | £314 | £224 | £299 | £301 |
| 2024 | £338 | £205 | £300 | £287 |
| 2025 | £297 | £193 | £317 | £296 |
| 2026 | £339 | £199 | £314 | £308 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE4 7RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 56, Nicklaus Road, Leicester, LE4 7RT | Terraced | Freehold | £281,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 28, Longhurst Close, Leicester, LE4 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 23, Badminton Road, Leicester, LE4 7RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 19, Archer Close, Leicester, LE4 7RA | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 16, Gilbert Close, Leicester, LE4 7PF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the LE4 7RP postcode area, located within Rushey Mead North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LE4 7RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Paraban Supermarket | 75 Nicklaus Road, Leicester, LE4 7RP | Walking directions to Paraban Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 501 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Local Convenience Store & Off-licence | Humberstone Lane, Charnwood, LE4 8HJ | Walking directions to Local Convenience Store & Off-licence |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 326 Humberstone Lane, Leicester, LE4 9JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 7RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Cank
Troon - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohinder Singh Sangha
Troon - Elected 4 May 2023
Shivani Raja
Leicester East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE4 7RP records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LE4 7RP in Rushey Mead North is £247,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LE4 7RP, including Sandfield Close Primary School (Good), Herrick Primary School (Good) and Soar Valley College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LE4 7RP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,997 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 7RP is Shivani Raja (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Cank (Labour Party) and Mohinder Singh Sangha (Labour 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.