Postcode LE4 7RT 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.1 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 Syston located about 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Appleton Park.
Rushey Mead North has a moderate 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from LE4 7RT.
Rushey Mead North near LE4 7RT 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 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 7RT 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 7RT
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 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 7RT, 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.